Rank 17 of 20 by expected runs
Dataset name RD Gaikwad · batted for CSK in the 2026 data (2027 team unconfirmed) · Opener (weighted batting position 2.3)
Expected 2027 runs
Model estimate300
80% interval 27–543
Expected innings
9.7
of ~14.7 team matches
Runs / innings
31.0
Average
36.3
runs ÷ expected dismissals
Strike rate
136.0
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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 | 629 | 448 | 140.4 | 14 |
| vs spin | 254 | 193 | 131.6 | 9 |
| Powerplay (overs 1–6) | 431 | 316 | 136.4 | 12 |
| Middle (7–15) | 341 | 265 | 128.7 | 7 |
| Death (16–20) | 111 | 60 | 185.0 | 4 |
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: 204 (6 inn), 2021: 635 (16 inn), 2022: 368 (14 inn), 2023: 590 (15 inn), 2024: 583 (14 inn), 2025: 122 (5 inn), 2026: 178 (8 inn). Teams in data: CSK.
Recent performance
2026 (partial, to data cutoff): 178 runs in 8 innings, SR 121; last 10 innings: 184 runs, SR 119.
Strengths (data-derived)
frequent 50+ scores (26% of innings, weighted).
Risk factors
strike rate 140 vs pace (benchmark 160, 448 balls); strike rate 132 vs spin (benchmark 151, 193 balls); strike rate 136 vs powerplay (benchmark 153, 316 balls); strike rate 129 vs middle (benchmark 154, 265 balls).
Full season (14 inn)
434
Strong form
615
90th pct form, 14 inn
Weak form
271
10th pct form, 14 inn
Reduced (8 inn)
248
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.