Dinesh Karthik Confirms Phil Salt's Absence for RCB vs DC Match
Will Phil Salt Play For RCB vs DC? Dinesh Karthik Gives Definitive Answer
Ndtv
Image: Ndtv
Dinesh Karthik, the batting coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), confirmed that opener Phil Salt will not play against Delhi Capitals (DC) due to injury. Karthik praised all-rounder Krunal Pandya for his innovative finger-spin bowling and highlighted captain Rajat Patidar's leadership ahead of the IPL 2026 match.
- 01Phil Salt is ruled out of the match against Delhi Capitals due to injury.
- 02Dinesh Karthik praised Krunal Pandya for revolutionizing finger-spin bowling.
- 03Rajat Patidar's leadership and batting performance have been commendable.
- 04RCB is currently second on the IPL points table with 10 points.
- 05Krunal Pandya has taken eight wickets in seven matches this season.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC), RCB's batting coach Dinesh Karthik confirmed that opener Phil Salt will miss the game due to injury. Karthik praised all-rounder Krunal Pandya for his innovative approach to finger-spin bowling, stating that he is redefining the craft with his variations. Pandya has made a significant impact this season, taking eight wickets in seven matches and contributing with a crucial 12-ball 23-run cameo in the previous match against the Gujarat Titans. Karthik also commended RCB captain Rajat Patidar for his calm leadership and impressive batting, highlighting that he has scored 238 runs at a strike rate of 210.61 in seven innings. RCB currently sits second in the points table with 10 points as they aim to solidify their position in the tournament.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The absence of Phil Salt may affect RCB's batting lineup as they face a crucial match against DC.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
How do you think RCB will perform without Phil Salt?
Connecting to poll...
More about Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Dinesh Karthik Commends Virat Kohli's Evolution Ahead of IPL 2026 Match
Asianet Newsable β’ Apr 26, 2026

Phil Salt to Miss IPL 2026 Match Against Delhi Capitals Due to Injury
Hindustan Times β’ Apr 26, 2026

IPL 2026: RCB Faces DC in High-Stakes Clash Featuring Virat Kohli and KL Rahul
Espncricinfo β’ Apr 26, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.




