Big blow for RCB as star player doubtful for IPL 2025 final against PBKS, franchise keeps details under wraps- Report

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025 final, with both teams aiming to win their first-ever IPL trophy.

According to a report from ESPNcricinfo, Phil Salt may miss the final clash against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad, as he is expected to be with his partner for the birth of their first child.

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However, RCB coach Andy Flower and captain Rajat Patidar have not provided any confirmation regarding Salt’s availability, choosing to keep the matter under wraps.

However, RCB caoch Andy Flower and skipper Rajat Patidar hasn’t given any confirmation on the situation of Phil Salt and they want to keep the matter under covers.

However, Salt wasn’t the only one who skipped the practice session, as a few other RCB players also chose to sit out. The situation remains uncertain for now, but there’s a chance that the wicketkeeper-batter has already flown back home.

Salt has played a significant role in RCB’s batting lineup. He has scored 387 runs for RCB in 12 matches at a strike-rate of 175.90 and an average of 35.18. The numbers clearly highlight how crucial Salt is to RCB’s plans for the final. With Jacob Bethell already having returned home for international commitments, Bengaluru could face challenges in settling their opening combination if Salt is unavailable.