RR vs RCB: Phil Salt’s Spectacular Save Reminds RCB Fans Of AB de Villiers
Phil Salt pulled off a stunning boundary save that instantly reminded RCB fans of AB de Villiers' brilliance on the field.
The 28th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, saw an incredible fielding moment that caught everyone’s attention. While the match had several high points, Phil Salt’s freakish save near the boundary ropes stood out the most.
Phil Salt Channels His Inner AB de Villiers
It was the final ball of the 13th over when Krunal Pandya bowled a full delivery at the middle and leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was already well set, tried to go big across the line. The ball flew off the inside half of the bat towards deep mid-wicket, where Phil Salt was stationed.
In a moment that reminded fans of AB de Villiers, Salt jumped at the right time and stopped the ball from crossing the boundary. Though it wasn’t a catch, the runs he saved were crucial, and his athleticism brought back memories of ABD’s brilliance on the field.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Leads The Royals’ Charge
Batting first, Rajasthan Royals got off to a steady start. Their opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal, anchored the innings with a well-made 75 off 47 balls. His knock included 10 fours and 2 sixes, played at a strike rate of 159.57. He was the backbone of the Royals’ innings and helped them post a total of 173 runs on the board.
Interestingly, during Jaiswal’s knock, he got a lifeline when Salt attempted a stunning catch near the boundary but couldn’t hold on. Still, the focus was not on the missed chance but rather on Salt’s unbelievable fielding effort, which earned praise from all corners.
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Earlier in the match, RCB won the toss and chose to field first. Their bowlers tried to keep things tight, but Rajasthan managed to get to a fighting total, thanks to their top-order contributions.
