Summary
Phil Salt, an English cricketer, played a key role in England's victories in T20 matches against Ireland and South Africa. Salt is known for his strong performance in T20 internationals and the Indian Premier League. He has been receiving recognition for his significant contributions despite being considered underrated.
Key Facts
- Phil Salt scored 89 runs off 46 balls in a match against Ireland to help England win.
- Previously, he scored 141 not out against South Africa at Old Trafford.
- Salt has achieved three T20 international centuries, making up half of all such centuries by England players.
- He has accumulated 230 runs from 106 balls in his recent matches.
- Salt holds a T20 international strike rate of 171, which is the highest among England players with at least 500 runs.
- In the Indian Premier League, Salt is the only player with over 1,000 runs at a strike-rate above 175.
- His strike-rate of 175.70 in IPL is the highest among players with at least 30 innings.
- Salt plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, partnering with well-known cricketer Virat Kohli.
