Will Phil Salt Play for RCB in IPL 2025 Playoffs?
Phil Salt is likely to return for RCB in the IPL 2025 playoffs after being left out of England's ODI squad.
The IPL 2025 will restart on May 17. Many overseas players have decided not to return due to national team duties. But there is good news for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Their opening batter Phil Salt, who was earlier expected to miss the rest of the season, is now likely to return.
Why Phil Salt Might Return?
England recently announced their squad for the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies. The series includes three ODIs from May 29 and three T20Is from June 6. Interestingly, Phil Salt is not part of the ODI squad. This means he is free during the time when the IPL playoffs will take place.
This is a big advantage for RCB. If Salt had been picked for the ODI series, he would have had to leave the IPL early. But now, without any ODI duty, he can stay and play the remaining games for his IPL team.
RCB Need Salt at the Crucial Stage
Phil Salt has played an important role in RCB’s campaign this year. His quick starts at the top, especially during the Powerplay, have helped the team win matches. He also forms a strong opening pair with Virat Kohli.
He missed the last game due to illness, but his expected return will be a big boost. Since the T20I series starts after the IPL ends, Salt can focus fully on helping RCB in the last league games and the playoffs.
RCB will hope Salt returns fit and ready. His presence could be the difference as they fight for a place in the top four.
