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India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Phil Salt To Chris Gayle: Fastest Fifty For RCB In IPL Playoffs; Check Full List
Phil Salt has scored 387 runs in 12 matches of IPL 2025 at an average of 35.18 along with a strike rate of 175.9. He has scored four fifties in 12 innings so far.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
RCB's IPL 2025 Dream Run Explained: Ex-India Star Says "Down And Out..."
Former India fast-bowler Varun Aaron believes different players stepping up for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have played a big role in the franchise entering the IPL 2025 final through a dominating eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Thursday's Qualifier 1 game in New Chandigarh. In that match, leg-spinner Suyash Sharma, later adjudged Player of the Match, and pacer Josh Hazlewood took three wickets each to help RCB bowl out PBKS for just 101 in 14.1 overs. The target was chased down in exactly 10 overs by RCB, thanks to Phil Salt hitting an unbeaten 56. "At the end of the day, you've got to attribute it to eight players being man of the match throughout the season. Because RCB have always been dominated by a few players, a few big batters, I would say, did the bulk of the lifting. But there was always talks about, after Virat Kohli, who's the highest (Indian) run-scorer? Till last year, it was Rahul Dravid. This year, that has changed." "Phil Salt has come in, he's played a really big hand. Devdutt Padikkal was instrumental in the first half. Now, you've got somebody like Jitesh Sharma standing up. Rajat Patidar is looking good, even from last game, though he didn't get too many runs." "So, there are signs, and then Tim David comes in, plays brilliantly. Romario Shepherd, what an innings. So if you actually think about it, so many moments from RCB straightaway comes to mind that, you know what, everybody's chipped in at different times, when they were down and out," said Aaron on ESPNCricinfo. He also said that RCB didn't have a strong spin-bowling line-up on paper, but have managed to win matches. "Obviously, Josh Hazlewood, huge addition. Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) again here, brilliant. Krunal Pandya and Suyash, again, before the season, we were talking about their spin.' 'You know what, RCB doesn't have the best spin attack, but their spinners have stood up better than anybody else. It's just a story of guys stepping up more than they have stepped up before." Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody stated he was very impressed with RCB's team balance in the ongoing season. "I think their squad, and particularly their playing XI or XII that they've gone with throughout the whole season has been the big difference between previous years." "It's a better balanced side, far better balanced side. It's not top heavy. There's opportunities for other players to have an impact in the game, where previously you look at RCB and it was always the top three and then you're concerned about what follows that." "But you look at their side now, it's just got a better balance to it. And their bowling attack, aside from the fact that they don't have any sort of real mystery to their spin, but their spin has dovetailed nicely into the hard work that the pace bowlers have done," he concluded. Listen to the latest songs, only on
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Phil Salt relishes IPL final spot with RCB after match-winning knock
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], May 30 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt expressed his delight after helping his side secure a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final. Speaking on JioHotstar following the team's dominant eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur, Salt reflected on the journey and the emotion of the moment. 'It's a great feeling,' Salt said. 'When you put so much in through the group stages -- everything you pour into the pot over a couple of months -- and then with the restart as well, to get the reward of going to a final is a great feeling,' he added. Salt played a crucial role in RCB's chase of 102, hammering a quickfire 56 off just 27 deliveries, laced with six boundaries and three towering sixes. His blistering knock took the game away from Punjab Kings (PBKS), setting the tone for a comfortable chase. Alongside Virat Kohli, who made a composed 12 off 12 balls, Salt stitched a 30-run opening partnership before accelerating the innings on his own. 'I knew that it was very much a case of: bat well, we win the game,' Salt noted. 'Myself and Virat were talking about almost playing it like a 50-over game -- a 50-over tempo -- and we'd get enough bad balls to score off,' he added. Last year, he was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad that went on to win the title, although he had to depart for national duty before the playoffs and couldn't feature in Qualifier 1 and the Final. Despite his absence then, he had an impressive season with KKR and seems to have carried that momentum into this year's campaign with RCB. With 387 runs in 12 matches so far, Salt has been one of RCB's most consistent performers this season. Now, with a final appearance firmly in sight and this time, a chance to actually play in it, the Englishman will be eager to finish what he started and help RCB lift their maiden IPL title. (ANI)
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
IPL 2025: Everybody's chipped in for RCB, when they were down and out, says Varun Aaron
Former India fast-bowler Varun Aaron believes different players stepping up for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have played a big role in the franchise entering the IPL 2025 final through a dominating eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Thursday's Qualifier 1 game in New Chandigarh. In that match, leg-spinner Suyash Sharma, later adjudged Player of the Match, and pacer Josh Hazlewood took three wickets each to help RCB bowl out PBKS for just 101 in 14.1 overs. The target was chased down in exactly 10 overs by RCB, thanks to Phil Salt hitting an unbeaten 56. "At the end of the day, you've got to attribute it to eight players being man of the match throughout the season. Because RCB have always been dominated by a few players, a few big batters, I would say, did the bulk of the lifting. But there was always talks about, after Virat Kohli, who's the highest (Indian) run-scorer? Till last year, it was Rahul Dravid. This year, that has changed." "Phil Salt has come in, he's played a really big hand. Devdutt Padikkal was instrumental in the first half. Now, you've got somebody like Jitesh Sharma standing up. Rajat Patidar is looking good, even from last game, though he didn't get too many runs." "So, there are signs, and then Tim David comes in, plays brilliantly. Romario Shepherd, what an innings. So if you actually think about it, so many moments from RCB straightaway comes to mind that, you know what, everybody's chipped in at different times, when they were down and out," said Aaron on ESPNCricinfo. He also said that RCB didn't have a strong spin-bowling line-up on paper, but have managed to win matches. "Obviously, Josh Hazlewood, huge addition. Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) again here, brilliant. Krunal Pandya and Suyash, again, before the season, we were talking about their spin.' 'You know what, RCB doesn't have the best spin attack, but their spinners have stood up better than anybody else. It's just a story of guys stepping up more than they have stepped up before." Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody stated he was very impressed with RCB's team balance in the ongoing season. "I think their squad, and particularly their playing XI or XII that they've gone with throughout the whole season has been the big difference between previous years." "It's a better balanced side, far better balanced side. It's not top heavy. There's opportunities for other players to have an impact in the game, where previously you look at RCB and it was always the top three and then you're concerned about what follows that." "But you look at their side now, it's just got a better balance to it. And their bowling attack, aside from the fact that they don't have any sort of real mystery to their spin, but their spin has dovetailed nicely into the hard work that the pace bowlers have done," he concluded.
India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
'I am a big fan of.....': RCB captain Rajat Patidar has respect for THIS Rs 11.50 crore player, his name is...
'I am a big fan of.....': RCB captain Rajat Patidar has respect for THIS Rs 11.50 crore player, his name is... New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar played the role of an impact player in some matches due to injury, but he made a brilliant comeback as captain in Qualifier 1. In this match held on 29 May, RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 8 wickets to make it to the final of IPL 2025. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma became the architects of this victory, who took three wickets each and bundled out Punjab for 101 runs in just 14.3 overs. Hazelwood did wonders with the new ball, while Suyash troubled the batsmen a lot with his googly in the middle overs. Phil Salt's stormy innings RCB got off to a great start chasing the target. Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 57 off 26 balls, which included 6 fours and 3 sixes. His innings ended the match in just 10 overs. Rajat Patidar praised the players After the match, Patidar said, 'We were clear about our plans. The fast bowlers took full advantage of the pitch. Suyash bowled brilliantly in the middle overs. It was difficult to recognize his googly. I don't give him much instructions because it is important to keep things simple.' Phil Salt was described as his favorite batsman Patidar also praised Phil Salt, who was bought for ₹ 11.50 crore in the mega auction. He said, 'It is like a dream to watch him bat from the dugout. I am a big fan of his.' Gave a special message to RCB fans In the end, Patidar thanked the RCB fans. He said, 'Not only at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, our fans have supported us at every ground. Now only one more match is left and we will celebrate together.' Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in the final RCB will now face the winner of Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3. Fans are hopeful that the team will be successful in lifting the IPL trophy for the first time.
