Phil Salt continued his incredible run of form on August 6 (Thursday), producing yet another explosive performance — this time in the opening game of The Hundred 2025. Representing Manchester Originals, the English opener smashed a 35-ball half-century against Southern Brave, reaffirming why he is currently one of the most dangerous white-ball batters in world cricket.
RCB’s IPL Hero Making Waves in England
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be particularly pleased with Salt’s form, considering how crucial he was during their historic IPL 2025 title win. Salt piled up 403 runs in that season at a phenomenal strike rate of 175.98, becoming one of the most impactful players of the tournament.
Following the IPL, the 28-year-old carried his form into the Vitality T20 Blast, registering consistent scores of 80, 44, 21, 38, 2, 42, and 18. His ability to get off the blocks quickly and dominate bowling attacks has made him a fan favorite in every league he’s participated in.
Now, as The Hundred 2025 kicks off, Salt has shown no signs of slowing down. In the opening match, he cracked three fours and two sixes en route to a commanding 60 off 41 balls. Though he eventually fell to Tymal Mills — the same bowler who dismissed Jos Buttler earlier — Salt had already inflicted significant damage.
Phil Salt Becomes All-Time Leading Run-Scorer in The Hundred
Beyond his match-winning knock, Salt achieved a major milestone: he became the highest run-scorer in the history of The Hundred (Men’s edition). Surpassing James Vince, Ben Duckett, and others, Salt now sits comfortably at the top of the leaderboard with 991* runs.
Most Runs in The Hundred (Men):
- Phil Salt – 991*
- James Vince – 980
- Ben Duckett – 891
- Will Jacks – 814
- Dawid Malan – 808
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will remain on Salt, who has not only cemented his place as a leader for Manchester Originals but also as a reliable T20 powerhouse globally. With form, confidence, and records on his side, Phil Salt is undoubtedly one of the headline acts of The Hundred 2025.
