Phil Salt, the England opener for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), will not participate in the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals due to an injury, as confirmed by Dinesh Karthik, RCB's mentor. Salt, who missed the previous match against Gujarat Titans, has been a key player for RCB this season, scoring 202 runs in six matches with an impressive average of 33.66 and a strike rate of 168.33. His absence is significant as he plays a crucial role in RCB's opening strategy, putting pressure on the opposition during the powerplay. RCB had previously managed to secure a victory against Gujarat Titans without Salt, but his continued unavailability raises concerns about the team's batting balance. The upcoming match is set to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on April 27. RCB has not provided a timeline for Salt's recovery, leaving uncertainty regarding his return for future matches.