Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik confirmed that their opening batter Phil Salt will miss the team's upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) as the stylish batter is still 'injured'. Notably, Salt also missed RCB's last clash against the Gujarat Titans (GT) due to injury.

Will Phil Salt feature in DC vs RCB clash?

In Salt's absence, England batter Jacob Bethell will be seen featuring against DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. This will be Bethell's second outing for the defending champions after a forgettable outing in their last clash against GT where he managed to score 14 runs in 10 balls.

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Karthik lavished praise on Virat Kohli

Meanwhile, Karthik was surprised by not being asked a question on Virat Kohli until one journalist finally did in the presser. The former RCB star showered praise on Kohli. 

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RCB's performance in IPL 2026

Defending champions RCB are currently second in the points table after winning five out of their seven matches. PBKS, who are unbeaten in the tournament, sealed the top spot in the points table.