RCB's star opener Phil Salt faces uncertainty for the IPL 2026 final on May 31, as the defending champions aim to secure back-to-back titles at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Phil Salt is fit for RCB's IPL 2026 final after a finger injury but missed Qualifier 1, with Venkatesh Iyer (177 runs, SR 184) holding his opener spot. Reinstating him benches Duffy (3 wickets in Q1) — a trade-off between batting firepower and overseas pace depth.
Salt has recovered from the finger injury he suffered early in the tournament (Image source: X/@IPL)
May 29, 2026
02:46 pm
What's the storyRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are gearing up for the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The defending champions are eyeing their second consecutive title, a feat only achieved by Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in IPL history.
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