Will Phil Salt and Tim David play against PBKS?
The stage is set for the grand finale of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off against the resurgent Punjab Kings. So let’s look at the Will Phil Salt and Tim David play against PBKS?
As the countdown to the summit clash begins, all eyes are on the availability of two key overseas stars, Phil Salt and Tim David, who could significantly influence the outcome of this high-stakes encounter.
In what will come as a huge relief to the RCB camp and their passionate fanbase, star English opener Phil Salt returned to Ahmedabad on Tuesday morning, just in time for the final.
Salt had flown home after Qualifier 1 to be present for the birth of his child, leading to speculation over his participation in the most important game of the season. Although he missed RCB’s training session on the eve of the final, Salt’s arrival puts him firmly in contention to reclaim his spot at the top of the order alongside Virat Kohli.
Salt has been instrumental in RCB’s success this season, scoring 387 runs in 12 matches at an explosive strike rate of 176.8, and his aggressive starts have often given the team early momentum.
Is Tim David fit to play in the IPL 2025 final?
RCB’s selection conundrum is compounded by the uncertainty surrounding Tim David’s fitness. The Australian power-hitter, known for his finishing prowess, remains under medical observation.
Captain Rajat Patidar admitted during the pre-match press conference that even he is in the dark about David’s availability, stating, “I have no idea about Tim David. Doctors will let us know this evening.”
On the other side, Punjab Kings have quietly built up steam in the latter half of the season and have looked well-balanced with both bat and ball. Their bowling attack, in particular, has come together impressively, and they’ll be keen to test the aggressive Bengaluru top order.
With the title on the line, the return of Salt boosts RCB’s firepower, while David’s potential absence could leave a gap. The final promises fireworks, and possibly some last-minute drama around team selection.
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