IPL 2026: Virat Kohli turns bowler to help his opening partner Phil Salt - Watch
Virat Kohli was spotted mentoring Phil Salt in a recent RCB practice session, offering batting tips as the English opener aims to bounce back from a dip in form.
Virat Kohli and Phil Salt were seen training together in a practice session, as shared in a video by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In the clip, Kohli turned as bowler helping Salt with his batting, as the English batter looks to overcome a recent dip in form. Kohli and Salt have emerged as one of the most destructive opening duos in the IPL.
Last season, their partnership played a crucial role in helping RCB lift their maiden title after 18 years. The duo consistently provided aggressive starts, with Salt taking on the role of the aggressor while Kohli anchored the innings. — RCBTweets (@RCBTweets) In 13 innings together, they accumulated 565 runs.
One of their standout partnerships came against KKR, where they added 95 runs in just 8. 3 overs while chasing 175. Salt scored 56 (31), while Kohli remained unbeaten on 59* (36).
Another dominant performance came against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, where they put on a 92-run opening stand in a nine-wicket win. Salt smashed 65 (33), while Kohli finished with 62* (45). Individual Role in RCB’s Title Campaign (2025) Phil Salt played a vital role for RCB in IPL 2025, scoring 403 runs in 13 innings at an impressive strike rate of 175.