Phil Salt Player Profile
Philip Salt, an explosive opening batter and wicket-keeper from England can set the tone from the first ball. Despite initial struggles to secure a regular spot in Sussex's main XI, his breakthrough came in 2018 when he excelled in white-ball cricket. Topping Sussex's run charts in the 2019 T20 Blast, Salt's explosive batting caught the attention of global T20 leagues like BBL, PSL, and CPL. Following a fantastic domestic stint, Salt earned his England debut in 2021.
| Player Name |
Phil Salt |
| Birth Date |
1996-08-28 |
| Nationality |
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| T20I Debut |
- |
| Jersey No |
61 |
| Batting Style |
RH |
| Bowling Style |
M |
| Player Role |
Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Phil Salt T20 Stats
Phil Salt made his T20I debut against West Indies, scoring a rapid 57(24) with 3 fours and 5 sixes in a chase of 224 runs. Despite falling short, he made a strong statement. In 23 matches since his debut, Salt has amassed 679 runs at a striking rate of 166.75. He has etched his name in history books, becoming the first player to score two consecutive centuries in T20 Internationals. In total, he has amassed 2 centuries and 2 fifties, with a best score of 119 runs. Salt's aggressive batting style was pivotal for KKR in their IPL 2024 title-winning season, where he opened with Narine. He aims to continue his good form in the T20 World Cup.
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Phil Salt T20 World Cup Stats
Salt played in one World Cup for England, where he was a member of the victorious 2022 squad. Despite being part of the team, he only played one match, scoring 10 runs. This World Cup, he is anticipated to open the batting, providing an aggressive start alongside Jos Buttler.
