Phil Salt played a crucial role in the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) victory in 2024. The 28-year-old formed a formidable opening duo with Sunil Narine, scoring 435 runs in 12 matches at an average of 39.54 and an impressive strike rate of 182. However, the franchise did not retain him before the IPL 2025 mega auction.
"Virat Kohli is such a good man. He's so chilled. But for the game, He's a super competitor, he likes to get in this, he likes to fight, and he likes to battle. We're getting on pretty well, I'm pretty happy alongside batting with him," Salt said.
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) March 22, 2025
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A successful IPL season could strengthen his case for a spot in the England squad. Salt joined his national teammates Jacob Bethell and Liam Livingstone at Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB, still in pursuit of their maiden IPL title after three runner-up finishes, will be eager to break their trophy drought this year.
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Kohli also holds the record for captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the most matches, leading the team in 143 games and securing 68 wins. Last season, he scored 765 runs in 15 matches while opening alongside Faf du Plessis. He smashed five fifties and a century (113 off 72 against Rajasthan Royals).
The Royal Challengers will play under the new captain Rajat Patidar. After falling short in the Eliminator last season, RCB will be determined to elevate their performance and finally secure their maiden IPL title.
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