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Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have received a major setback a few hours before the final match of 2025. The team’s star English opener Phil Salt is now considered suspicious to play in the final. Phil Soult has played an important role in the success of RCB this season and now the faces of the team have increased due to their absence.

Missing from practice in Ahmedabad

Phil Salt did not attend RCB’s last training session before the final against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Due to this, there has been speculation about their availability.

Phil Salt is with family

According to reports, Phil Soult is very excited about the birth of his first child and he wants to live with his partner on this special occasion. This is being told that they may not be present in Ahmedabad.

RCB management silence

RCB’s coaching team and captain Rajat Patidar have refused to say anything clearly on the absence of Phil Salt. Coach Andy Flower has also kept silence on this issue, due to which there is more doubt in the fans and the cricket world.

Is this just a mind game?

RCB coach Andy Flower is known for playing Mind Games. He has also maintained suspense on the availability of players on such occasions earlier. In such a situation, the question is arising whether Phil Salt will not really play in the final or is it a trick to confuse the opposing team?

Phil Salt’s strong performance

Phil Soult has batted brilliantly for RCB this season. He has scored 387 runs in 12 matches, with his strike rate to 175.90 and average more than 35. They have been the biggest weapon of the team’s aggressive start.

Crisis on RCB’s 18 -year waiting

RCB has not yet won the IPL title and this time the team is on the verge of creating history by reaching the finals. In such a situation, not playing Phil Salt can prove to be a big shock for RCB.

Will the Salt play final or not

At the moment it is difficult to say whether Phil will play the final final or not. But it is certain that his presence is very important for RCB’s title expectations. But if he does not play the match, then Tim CIFT can get a chance in his place, but on June 2, he was seen practicing with RCB for several hours.