DC vs RCB, IPL 2025: Why is Phil Salat not playing in Virat Kohli’s homecoming match? , Cricket news
New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) got a setback in front of his important struggle Delhi capitals (DC) At Arun Jaitley Stadium, opener Phil Salat ate out due to fever.
Salt, who participated in practice on Saturday, looked fine during the session, but could not recover completely for the match on Sunday.
Salt has been an important person for RCB this season after a massive purchase of Rs 11.5 crore in the auction.
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This season in his nine performances, the British have scored 239 runs, including two impressive half -centuries, making it an important part of the team’s top order.
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With the unavailable of salt, Jacob Bethel of England started his IPL for RCB.
Captain Rajat Patidar, who won the toss and chose to bowl first, confirmed that Bethel changed salt for the game. Patidar said that the wicket looked good for batting and preferred to chase under circumstances.
Meanwhile, the return of FAF du Plessis promoted Delhi’s capitals, who returned after remembering four matches due to a waist injury.
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DC captain Axar Patel mentioned that he preferred to bat first, but was convinced of adopting the circumstances as the match progressed.
Sunday’s match is a high-stay encounter, in which the winner has set ahead of Gujarat’s Titans to go to the top of the IPL 2025 points table. The last time these two teams met, KL Rahul’s unbeaten 93 directed DC to win six wickets over RCB.
The fans were eager to see Virat Kohli’s return home, but Salt’s absence adds an unexpected turn to the competition.
