Phil Salt and Sunil Narine Star as Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Clinch ILT20 Playoff Spot
Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Phil Salt delivered a stellar performance in the ILT20, guiding the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) into the playoffs with a commanding 32-run victory over the Gulf Giants. Salt anchored the innings with an unbeaten 72, forming a massive 131-run opening partnership with Michael Pepper (83) that propelled ADKR to a formidable total of 179/1.
After setting the challenging target, the ADKR bowling attack, featuring Kolkata Knight Riders star Sunil Narine, successfully stifled the chase. The win secures ADKR's spot in the Eliminator clash against the Dubai Capitals.
Salt's explosive form at the top of the order provides significant momentum and confidence for the English batter as he prepares to join the RCB squad for the upcoming IPL season.
“Pepper’s 83 and Salt’s unbeaten 72 set up 179/1 before Narine and Russell snuffed out a Moeen Ali-led chase to set up an Eliminator clash with Dubai Capitals.”
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Related Statistics
IPL 2025 Opening Strike Rate Leaders | Position Analysis
Best strike rate at Opening position in IPL 2025 (min 3 innings)
| Rank | Player | Team | strikeRate |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Rajasthan Royals | 206.56 | |
#2 | Punjab Kings | 179.25 | |
#3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 177.59 | |
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 176.82 | |
| #5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 175.84 |
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“Pepper’s 83 and Salt’s unbeaten 72 set up 179/1 before Narine and Russell snuffed out a Moeen Ali-led chase to set up an Eliminator clash with Dubai Capitals.”
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