Philip Salt, the explosive wicketkeeper-batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), is missing today’s IPL match against Delhi Capitals (DC) due to fever. His absence is a setback for RCB, as Salt’s aggressive batting style and versatility have been key assets for the team. Known for his ability to take on bowlers in the powerplay, Salt’s void will be felt at the top of the order.
RCB has given Jacob Bethell a shot to step up in Salt’s place. Meanwhile, fans will surely be hoping for his quick recovery as RCB looks to strengthen their campaign in this crucial phase of the tournament.
Why is Philip Salt not playing in today’s IPL match?
“We will bowl first. The wicket is quite good to bat on, and I don’t think it’s going to change too much, and we like to chase. It’s our first win at our home, and we will try to continue playing good cricket. In every match, we are trying to improve, so we want to keep learning. Bethell has come in place of Salt, as he is suffering from a fever,” said RCB captain Rajat Patidar.
DC vs RCB playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
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