Philip Salt IPL profile: 1,056 runs in 34 innings, 175 strike-rate, 122 fours, 56 sixes—England’s explosive opener has become one of the league’s most feared power-hitters. Since debuting with Delhi Capitals in 2023, Salt has lit up every venue he has graced, collecting ten rapid half-centuries and peaking with an unbeaten 89 that stamped his arrival. After a breakout 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders, he now dons the Royal Challengers Bengaluru red in 2025, bringing fearless intent to the Chinnaswamy’s short boundaries. Salt attacks from ball one—601 scoring deliveries have rocketed to or over the ropes 178 times, translating to a boundary every 3.4 balls. Whether threading point for four or launching spin into the stands, his 175 strike-rate sits comfortably among the elite. Three seasons, three franchises, one constant: instant impact. Expect more carnage as Salt looks to steer RCB’s title charge with the same explosive flair that has already made him an IPL household name.

Ajinkya Rahane IPL journey spans 17 seasons, 183 innings and a mountain of 5,032 runs that have come off 4,025 balls at a brisk strike-rate of 125. The Mumbai-born right-hander has punished bowlers for 514 fours and 123 sixes, crossing fifty 33 times and reaching three figures on two memorable occasions, the highest being an unbeaten 105. After stints with Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant, Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, he is back with Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2025. While Rahane has rolled his arm over only once in the league, picking up a solitary wicket in a six-ball cameo that cost five runs, he remains celebrated as one of the league’s most technically sound and consistent top-order batsmen.

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