Royal Challengers Bengaluru have received a massive boost ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs as star England opener Phil Salt is set to return to India later this week after recovering from a finger injury.
RCB became the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs after registering nine wins in 13 matches and are currently favourites to finish in the top two of the points table. The return of Phil Salt comes at a crucial stage of the tournament as Bengaluru gear up for the knockout rounds.
Salt is expected to join the RCB squad later this week after spending nearly a month away from the IPL due to injury.
The England opener suffered a finger injury while attempting to stop a boundary during RCB’s clash against Delhi Capitals on April 18. The injury forced him to miss seven matches before he returned home to recover and spend time with his family.
While it remains unclear whether Salt will feature in RCB’s final league-stage match against Lucknow Super Giants on May 23, the franchise is unlikely to rush him back before the playoffs.
