Phil Salt Celebrates RCB's IPL Final Qualification with Stellar Performance

Phil Salt's Impactful Performance

Mullanpur (Punjab): Phil Salt, the wicketkeeper-batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), expressed his joy after his team's successful advancement to the Indian Premier League (IPL) final.

In a post-match interview on JioHotstar, following RCB's impressive eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, Salt shared his reflections on the team's journey and the emotions tied to this achievement.

"It's an incredible feeling," Salt remarked.

"After investing so much effort throughout the group stages and with the recent restart, reaching the final is a rewarding experience," he continued.

Salt played a pivotal role in RCB's chase of 102 runs, scoring a rapid 56 runs off just 27 balls, which included six fours and three sixes. His explosive innings significantly shifted the momentum in favor of RCB.

Partnering with Virat Kohli, who contributed a steady 12 runs off 12 balls, Salt established a 30-run opening partnership before taking charge of the innings.

"I understood that if we batted well, we would win the match," Salt explained.

"Virat and I discussed approaching it like a 50-over match, maintaining a tempo that would allow us to capitalize on any loose deliveries," he added.

Last season, Salt was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad that clinched the title, but he had to leave for national duties before the playoffs, missing out on Qualifier 1 and the Final. Despite this, he had a remarkable season with KKR and has continued that form with RCB this year.

With a total of 387 runs in 12 matches, Salt has emerged as one of RCB's standout players this season. Now, with the final within reach and the opportunity to participate, the Englishman is determined to help RCB secure their first IPL championship.