Rank 3 of 20 by expected runs
Dataset name V Kohli · batted for RCB in the 2026 data (2027 team unconfirmed) · Opener (weighted batting position 1.8)
Expected 2027 runs
Model estimate515
80% interval 183–741
Expected innings
13.5
of ~14.7 team matches
Runs / innings
38.2
Average
48.2
runs ÷ expected dismissals
Strike rate
153.1
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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 | 1156 | 698 | 165.6 | 22 |
| vs spin | 621 | 464 | 133.8 | 9 |
| Powerplay (overs 1–6) | 913 | 566 | 161.3 | 11 |
| Middle (7–15) | 711 | 518 | 137.3 | 16 |
| Death (16–20) | 153 | 78 | 196.2 | 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: 466 (15 inn), 2021: 405 (15 inn), 2022: 341 (16 inn), 2023: 639 (14 inn), 2024: 741 (15 inn), 2025: 657 (15 inn), 2026: 379 (9 inn). Teams in data: RCB.
Recent performance
2026 (partial, to data cutoff): 379 runs in 9 innings, SR 166; last 10 innings: 422 runs, SR 160.
Strengths (data-derived)
high recent runs per innings (weighted, shrunk: 43.4); frequent 50+ scores (41% of innings, weighted).
Risk factors
strike rate 134 vs spin (benchmark 151, 464 balls); strike rate 137 vs middle (benchmark 154, 518 balls); volatile season-to-season output (runs-per-innings CV 0.36 over 18 seasons).
Full season (14 inn)
535
Strong form
757
90th pct form, 14 inn
Weak form
333
10th pct form, 14 inn
Reduced (8 inn)
305
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.