RCB’s tension increased before IPL 2025 Final: Phil Salt will not play the match, big reason surfaced

IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bangalore The IPL is going to play the final after a long wait of 9 years. Under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, the team would like to finish a trophy in Ahmedabad by finishing a long wait of 18 years. Meanwhile, the tension of the Bengaluru team has increased before the match against Punjab Kings. According to reports, star batsman Phil Salat is out of the final match.

Phil Salat has returned to his home

According to Espncricinfo, Phil Salat has returned to his home for his first child’s birth. The team of Royal Challengers Bangalore practiced at the Narendra Modi Stadium before the final. Salt did not appear anywhere during this practice session. However, Salt was not the only player who was not part of the practice session.

In the press conference before the final match, coach Andy Flower and captain Rajat Patidar did not mention the absence of Salt. Let me tell you, Flower is a person who is known to confine the affairs of his players to themselves. He once included the injured players in the warm-up practice to dodge their opponents.

Salt performs great performance for Royal Challengers Bangalore

In IPL 2025, Phil Salat has played 12 matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring 387 runs at an average of 35.18, a strike rate of 175.90. Four half -century innings have also been seen with his bat. He played an unbeaten innings of 56 runs in 27 balls against Punjab Kings in Qualifier-1, he played a big role in the team’s victory.

Jacob Bethel has already returned home due to national duty. In such a situation, RCB will have to face problems due to the absence of Salt. Tim CIFT was signed by the franchise as a replacement. But Mayank Agarwal seems to be the best option for the opening slot. If Phil Salt is not available, Mayank Agarwal can be seen opening with Virat Kohli.