In the 65th match of IPL 2025 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Phil Salt created a stir on the field with explosive batting against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Chasing SRH’s huge score of 231/6, RCB scored 142/3 in 12.1 overs, in which Salt’s innings of 62 runs (32 balls, 4 fours, 5 sixes) caught everyone’s attention.
Salt took an aggressive approach in the powerplay and thrashed the SRH bowlers. His innings with a strike rate of 193.75 included 5 sixes, which were important in giving RCB a quick start.
His 80-run partnership with Virat Kohli (43 runs) put RCB in a strong position.
However, Pat Cummins gave relief to SRH by dismissing him in the 11.2nd over.
RCB vs SRH Match Update
SRH scored 231/6 thanks to Ishan Kishan (94) and Heinrich Klaasen (24).
RCB now need 90 runs in 47 balls, and Rajat Patidar (7) and Jitesh Sharma (7) are at the crease.
Cummins, Harsh Dubey and Nitish Reddy took 1-1 wickets for SRH.
