Rank 2 of 20 by expected runs
Dataset name Abhishek Sharma · batted for SRH in the 2026 data (2027 team unconfirmed) · Opener (weighted batting position 1.7)
Expected 2027 runs
Model estimate541
80% interval 194–777
Expected innings
14.7
of ~14.7 team matches
Runs / innings
37.0
Average
39.6
runs ÷ expected dismissals
Strike rate
200.9
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Light bar = 2026, partial in the data (43 matches). Orange = 2027 estimate with its 80% interval. Seasons with no innings are not shown.
| Split | Runs | Balls | SR | Outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs pace | 863 | 466 | 185.2 | 27 |
| vs spin | 485 | 201 | 241.3 | 9 |
| Powerplay (overs 1–6) | 872 | 437 | 199.5 | 20 |
| Middle (7–15) | 440 | 206 | 213.6 | 15 |
| Death (16–20) | 36 | 24 | 150.0 | 1 |
Balls exclude wides. Pace and spin come from the bowler-type field; the few deliveries with no bowler type are counted as pace.
Historical trend
2020: 71 (7 inn), 2021: 98 (7 inn), 2022: 426 (14 inn), 2023: 226 (11 inn), 2024: 484 (16 inn), 2025: 439 (13 inn), 2026: 425 (9 inn). Teams in data: DC → SRH.
Recent performance
2026 (partial, to data cutoff): 425 runs in 9 innings, SR 209; last 10 innings: 457 runs, SR 209.
Strengths (data-derived)
strike rate 185 vs pace (top-order benchmark 160, 466 balls); strike rate 241 vs spin (top-order benchmark 151, 201 balls); strike rate 200 vs powerplay (top-order benchmark 153, 437 balls); strike rate 214 vs middle (top-order benchmark 154, 206 balls); high recent runs per innings (weighted, shrunk: 35.7); frequent 50+ scores (27% of innings, weighted).
Risk factors
none flagged by the rules beyond general IPL variance.
Full season (14 inn)
517
Strong form
733
90th pct form, 14 inn
Weak form
322
10th pct form, 14 inn
Reduced (8 inn)
296
Assumptions: plays IPL 2027 with availability in line with the player's own recent history; role similar to 2024–2026; 2027 team, squad and batting position not known from the data.