{"id":11061,"date":"2026-05-20T07:42:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T07:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/phil-salt-set-for-rcb-return-later-this-week-after-finger-injury"},"modified":"2026-05-20T07:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T07:42:41","slug":"phil-salt-set-for-rcb-return-later-this-week-after-finger-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/phil-salt-set-for-rcb-return-later-this-week-after-finger-injury","title":{"rendered":"Phil Salt Set for RCB Return Later This Week After Finger Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Phil Salt is expected to return to India later this week after spending about a month on the sidelines of the IPL due to a finger injury, with the England opener set to rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).<\/p>\n<p>Salt sustained the problem on his left hand during RCB\u2019s match against Delhi Capitals on April 18. While diving to stop a ball on the boundary, he damaged a finger and has not played since. After the injury, he flew back home last month to be with his young family while the finger recovered.<\/p>\n<p>With Salt missing, RCB have already booked their spot in the playoffs. They are also in a strong position to finish in the top two and play Qualifier 1 in Dharamsala next Tuesday, provided there is no significant swing in their Net Run Rate. Whether Salt will be fit in time for RCB\u2019s final league game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday remains uncertain, but the franchise is unlikely to take chances so close to the knockout stage.<\/p>\n<p>During Salt\u2019s absence, Jacob Bethell has filled in at the top alongside Virat Kohli. Over the last month, Bethell has struggled to consistently contribute, managing 96 runs across seven innings, with a highest score of 27. Even if Salt is not available on Friday, Bethell\u2019s spot could face added pressure following Venkatesh Iyer\u2019s impact in the team\u2019s win over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Iyer made 73 not out in that victory, and his performance has created further selection questions for RCB\u2019s top order. He was also part of the reshuffle after Rajat Patidar missed the trip to Dharamsala following an incident in the previous week: Patidar was struck on the helmet by a sharp bouncer from Kolkata Knight Riders\u2019 Kartik Tyagi. Jitesh Sharma, who led the side in Patidar\u2019s absence, said after the win that the batter was \u201cdoing really well\u201d and indicated he would return for the match in Hyderabad on Friday, setting up a potential dilemma for the team\u2019s line-up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phil Salt is expected to return to India later this week after spending about a month on the sidelines of the IPL due to a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"IPL Update: Phil Salt Returns to RCB After Finger Injury","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Phil Salt is set to rejoin RCB later this week after a month out with a finger injury, with the England opener aiming to return in IPL 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