Rank 12 of 20 by expected runs
Dataset name SA Yadav · batted for MI in the 2026 data (2027 team unconfirmed) · Top order (weighted batting position 3.5)
Expected 2027 runs
Model estimate344
80% interval 37–618
Expected innings
11.8
of ~14.7 team matches
Runs / innings
29.1
Average
35.1
runs ÷ expected dismissals
Strike rate
161.9
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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 | 707 | 411 | 172.0 | 21 |
| vs spin | 517 | 337 | 153.4 | 8 |
| Powerplay (overs 1–6) | 211 | 151 | 139.7 | 6 |
| Middle (7–15) | 845 | 516 | 163.8 | 16 |
| Death (16–20) | 168 | 81 | 207.4 | 7 |
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: 480 (15 inn), 2021: 317 (14 inn), 2022: 303 (8 inn), 2023: 605 (16 inn), 2024: 345 (11 inn), 2025: 717 (16 inn), 2026: 162 (8 inn). Teams in data: MI → KKR → MI.
Recent performance
2026 (partial, to data cutoff): 162 runs in 8 innings, SR 141; last 10 innings: 239 runs, SR 148.
Strengths (data-derived)
strike rate 207 vs death (top-order benchmark 190, 81 balls); frequent 50+ scores (26% of innings, weighted).
Risk factors
volatile season-to-season output (runs-per-innings CV 0.37 over 11 seasons).
Full season (14 inn)
407
Strong form
576
90th pct form, 14 inn
Weak form
253
10th pct form, 14 inn
Reduced (8 inn)
233
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.