| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100/50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test (shown below) | 25 | 43 | 4 | 1,549 | 184* | 39.72 | 73.41 | 2/10 |
| ODI | 18 | 17 | 0 | 383 | 64 | 22.53 | 113.99 | 0/3 |
| T20I | 5 | 5 | 0 | 130 | 60 | 26.00 | 194.03 | 0/1 |
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India
Opposition · average
90th percentile among comparable players
India: average of 62.0, 21.2 above their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (+52%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 10% of comparable players (their median change: -5%) — 544 balls faced.
544 ballsHigh confidence
England
Country · average
81st percentile among comparable players
England: average of 47.5, 6.8 above their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (+17%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 19% of comparable players (their median change: -3%) — 1595 balls faced.
1,595 ballsHigh confidence
New at the crease (first 15 balls)
Stage of innings · balls per dismissal
79th percentile among comparable players
New at the crease (first 15 balls): balls per dismissal of 63, 7 above their balls per dismissal of 56 on all balls faced (+13%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 21% of comparable players (their median change: -6%) — 564 balls faced.
564 ballsHigh confidence
Settling in (balls 16-40)
Stage of innings · balls per dismissal
72nd percentile among comparable players
Settling in (balls 16-40): balls per dismissal of 64, 8 above their balls per dismissal of 56 on all balls faced (+15%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 28% of comparable players (their median change: -1%) — 639 balls faced.
639 ballsHigh confidence
Old ball (21-80)
Match phase · average
71st percentile among comparable players
Old ball (21-80): average of 44.6, 3.9 above their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (+9%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 29% of comparable players (their median change: +1%) — 1857 balls faced.
1,857 ballsHigh confidence
At home
Home or away · average
70th percentile among comparable players
At home: average of 47.5, 6.8 above their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (+17%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 30% of comparable players (their median change: +6%) — 1595 balls faced.
1,595 ballsHigh confidence
Off break
Bowling type · average
80th percentile among comparable players
Off break: average of 68.3, 27.6 above their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (+68%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 20% of comparable players (their median change: +5%) — 248 balls faced.
248 ballsMedium confidence
Off break
Bowling type · strike rate
72nd percentile among comparable players
Off break: strike rate of 82.7, 9.2 above their strike rate of 73.4 on all balls faced (+13%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 28% of comparable players (their median change: -1%) — 248 balls faced.
248 ballsMedium confidence
Second new ball (81+)
Match phase · strike rate
86th percentile among comparable players
Second new ball (81+): strike rate of 93.0, 19.5 above their strike rate of 73.4 on all balls faced (+27%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 14% of comparable players (their median change: +4%) — 213 balls faced.
213 ballsLow confidence
Right-arm fast
Bowling type · strike rate
77th percentile among comparable players
Right-arm fast: strike rate of 89.3, 15.9 above their strike rate of 73.4 on all balls faced (+22%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 23% of comparable players (their median change: +2%) — 150 balls faced.
150 ballsLow confidence
Away from home
Home or away · average
7th percentile among comparable players
Away from home: average of 27.8, 13.0 below their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (-32%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 7% of comparable players (their median change: -4%) — 515 balls faced.
515 ballsHigh confidence
Once set (40+ balls)
Stage of innings · balls per dismissal
14th percentile among comparable players
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run scoring (batting) | 39.72 | 80 | 2,110 |
| Scoring rate (batting) | 73.41 | 97 | 2,110 |
| Against pace (batting) | 37.38 | 77 | 1,294 |
| Against spin (batting) | 48.00 | 80 | 761 |
| Time at the crease (batting) | 54.10 | 39 | 2,110 |
| Boundary hitting (batting) | 9.76 | 96 | 2,110 |
| Strike rotation (batting) | 64.12 | 98 | 2,110 |
| Bowling type | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-arm fast-medium | 891 | 638 | 16 | 39.88 | 71.60 | 64.9% | 9.8% |
| Slow left-arm orthodox | 483 | 295 | 6 | 49.17 | 61.08 | 69.6% | 7.7% |
| Off break | 248 | 205 | 3 | 68.33 | 82.66 | 60.9% | 9.7% |
| Right-arm fast | 150 | 134 | 4 | 33.50 | 89.33 | 59.3% | 13.3% |
| Right-arm medium | 126 | 90 | 1 | 90.00 | 71.43 | 61.9% | 9.5% |
| Left-arm fast-medium | 77 | 58 | 2 | 29.00 | 75.32 | 58.4% | 9.1% |
| Pace or spin | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|
| Year | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | Bowl inns | Wkts | Bowl avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 637 | 42.47 | 72.30 | – | – | – | – |
| 2025 | 18 | 577 | 41.21 | 79.92 | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 | 10 | 335 | 37.22 | 66.07 | – | – | – | – |
| Date | Opposition | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Pos | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2026 | PakistanEdgbaston | 69 | 84 | 9 | 1 | 7 | caught and bowled |
| 27 Aug 2026 | PakistanLord's | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 7 | caught |
| 27 Aug 2026 | PakistanLord's | 61 | 80 | 10 | 0 | 7 | bowled |
| 19 Aug 2026 | PakistanHeadingley | 25 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 7 | caught |
39 dismissals
37 dismissals where the bowler's type is known
Once set (40+ balls): balls per dismissal of 48, 8 below their balls per dismissal of 56 on all balls faced (-14%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 14% of comparable players (their median change: +5%) — 907 balls faced.
907 ballsHigh confidence
Slow left-arm orthodox
Bowling type · strike rate
20th percentile among comparable players
Slow left-arm orthodox: strike rate of 61.1, 12.3 below their strike rate of 73.4 on all balls faced (-17%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 20% of comparable players (their median change: -4%) — 483 balls faced.
483 ballsHigh confidence
Pakistan
Opposition · average
30th percentile among comparable players
Pakistan: average of 34.7, 6.1 below their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (-15%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 30% of comparable players (their median change: +3%) — 453 balls faced.
453 ballsHigh confidence
Australia
Opposition · average
20th percentile among comparable players
Australia: average of 26.4, 14.4 below their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (-35%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 20% of comparable players (their median change: -9%) — 291 balls faced.
291 ballsMedium confidence
Australia
Country · average
22nd percentile among comparable players
Australia: average of 26.4, 14.4 below their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (-35%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 22% of comparable players (their median change: -5%) — 291 balls faced.
291 ballsMedium confidence
Pakistan
Country · average
17th percentile among comparable players
Pakistan: average of 30.0, 10.8 below their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (-26%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 17% of comparable players (their median change: +8%) — 224 balls faced.
224 ballsLow confidence
Second new ball (81+)
Match phase · average
19th percentile among comparable players
Second new ball (81+): average of 33.0, 7.8 below their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (-19%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 19% of comparable players (their median change: +6%) — 213 balls faced.
213 ballsLow confidence
New Zealand
Opposition · average
20th percentile among comparable players
New Zealand: average of 25.2, 15.5 below their average of 40.8 on all balls faced (-38%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 20% of comparable players (their median change: -0%) — 161 balls faced.
161 ballsLow confidence
| Pace | 1,294 | 972 | 26 | 37.38 | 75.12 | 63.3% | 10.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spin | 761 | 528 | 11 | 48.00 | 69.38 | 66.1% | 8.4% |
| Phase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old ball (21-80) | 1,857 | 1,339 | 30 | 44.63 | 72.11 | 65.1% | 9.7% |
| Second new ball (81+) | 213 | 198 | 6 | 33.00 | 92.96 | 53.5% | 12.2% |
| Type and phase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-arm fast-medium, Old ball (21-80) | 749 | 522 | 12 | 43.50 | 69.69 | 66.9% | 9.9% |
| Slow left-arm orthodox, Old ball (21-80) | 462 | 270 | 6 | 45.00 | 58.44 | 70.3% | 7.4% |
| Off break, Old ball (21-80) | 234 | 195 | 3 | 65.00 | 83.33 | 60.3% | 9.4% |
| Right-arm fast-medium, Second new ball (81+) | 122 | 111 | 2 | 55.50 | 90.98 | 50.0% | 10.7% |
| Right-arm medium, Old ball (21-80) | 119 | 88 | 0 | – | 73.95 | 62.2% | 10.1% |
| Right-arm fast, Old ball (21-80) | 105 | 92 | 2 | 46.00 | 87.62 | 59.0% | 13.3% |
| Left-arm fast-medium, Old ball (21-80) | 69 | 56 | 2 | 28.00 | 81.16 | 56.5% | 10.1% |
| Stage of innings | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Once set (40+ balls) | 907 | 742 | 19 | 39.05 | 81.81 | 60.5% | 10.8% |
| Settling in (balls 16-40) | 639 | 489 | 10 | 48.90 | 76.53 | 61.7% | 10.2% |
| New at the crease (first 15 balls) | 564 | 318 | 9 | 35.33 | 56.38 | 72.7% | 7.6% |
| Opposition | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 544 | 434 | 7 | 62.00 | 79.78 | 60.7% | 10.7% |
| Pakistan | 453 | 312 | 9 | 34.67 | 68.87 | 64.7% | 8.8% |
| Sri Lanka | 368 | 280 | 6 | 46.67 | 76.09 | 62.8% | 9.2% |
| Australia | 291 | 211 | 8 | 26.38 | 72.51 | 67.4% | 10.7% |
| West Indies | 289 | 207 | 4 | 51.75 | 71.63 | 64.7% | 9.3% |
| New Zealand | 161 | 101 | 4 | 25.25 | 62.73 | 70.2% | 9.3% |
| Home and chase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At home | 1,595 | 1,188 | 25 | 47.52 | 74.48 | 63.0% | 9.9% |
| Away from home | 515 | 361 | 13 | 27.77 | 70.10 | 67.6% | 9.3% |
| Batting position | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 6 | 462 | 352 | 10 | 35.20 | 76.19 | 61.9% | 9.3% |
| No. 7 | 1,537 | 1,099 | 27 | 40.70 | 71.50 | 65.5% | 9.8% |
| No. 8 | 111 | 98 | 1 | 98.00 | 88.29 | 55.0% | 11.7% |
| Innings | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innings 2 | 932 | 688 | 13 | 52.92 | 73.82 | 61.3% | 9.2% |
| Innings 1 | 507 | 358 | 10 | 35.80 | 70.61 | 68.0% | 10.1% |
| Innings 4 | 408 | 302 | 6 | 50.33 | 74.02 | 67.6% | 10.5% |
| Innings 3 | 263 | 201 | 9 | 22.33 | 76.43 | 61.2% | 9.9% |
| Venue | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston | 499 | 436 | 3 | 145.33 | 87.37 | 57.7% | 12.2% |
| Lord's | 431 | 284 | 9 | 31.56 | 65.89 | 67.1% | 9.3% |
| Old Trafford | 215 | 159 | 3 | 53.00 | 73.95 | 60.5% | 7.0% |
| Trent Bridge | 168 | 107 | 4 | 26.75 | 63.69 | 71.4% | 8.3% |
| Headingley | 159 | 109 | 2 | 54.50 | 68.55 | 62.9% | 8.8% |
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 135 | 92 | 2 | 46.00 | 68.15 | 71.9% | 8.1% |
| The Oval | 123 | 93 | 4 | 23.25 | 75.61 | 63.4% | 11.4% |
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 117 | 72 | 1 | 72.00 | 61.54 | 68.4% | 8.5% |
| Adelaide Oval | 109 | 82 |
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGRP Jayasuriya | 138 | 87 | 2 | 43.50 | 63.04 | 66.7% | 6.5% |
| RA Jadeja | 135 | 88 | 0 | – | 65.19 | 65.9% | 8.1% |
| Mohammed Siraj | 101 | 58 | 2 | 29.00 | 57.43 | 66.3% | 6.9% |
| Akash Deep | 90 | 79 | 1 | 79.00 | 87.78 | 61.1% | 12.2% |
| Sajid Khan | 90 | 78 | 1 | 78.00 | 86.67 | 65.6% | 11.1% |
| Nauman Ali | 86 | 20 | 2 | 10.00 | 23.26 | 83.7% | 2.3% |
| G Motie | 80 | 46 | 0 | – | 57.50 | 72.5% | 7.5% |
| MVT Fernando | 77 | 58 | 2 | 29.00 | 75.32 | 58.4% | 9.1% |
| M Prasidh Krishna | 76 | 67 | 2 | 33.50 | 88.16 | 63.2% | 14.5% |
| Washington Sundar | 71 | 74 | 1 | 74.00 | 104.23 | 50.7% | 12.7% |
| RMMP Rathnayake | 68 | 57 | 1 | 57.00 | 83.82 | 63.2% | 10.3% |
| JNT Seales | 63 | 54 | 1 | 54.00 | 85.71 | 60.3% | 12.7% |
| 25 Jun 2026 | New ZealandTrent Bridge | 60 | 91 | 8 | 1 | 7 | caught |
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| 25 Jun 2026 | New ZealandTrent Bridge | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | caught |
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| 4 Jun 2026 | New ZealandLord's | 39 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 6 | bowled |
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| 4 Jun 2026 | New ZealandLord's | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | bowled |
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| 4 Jan 2026 | AustraliaSydney Cricket Ground | 26 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 7 | run out |
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| 4 Jan 2026 | AustraliaSydney Cricket Ground | 46 | 76 | 6 | 1 | 7 | caught |
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| 26 Dec 2025 | AustraliaMelbourne Cricket Ground | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | not out |
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| 26 Dec 2025 | AustraliaMelbourne Cricket Ground | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | bowled |
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| 17 Dec 2025 | AustraliaAdelaide Oval | 60 | 83 | 7 | 2 | 7 | caught |
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| 17 Dec 2025 | AustraliaAdelaide Oval | 22 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 7 | caught |
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| 4 Dec 2025 | AustraliaBrisbane Cricket Ground | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 7 | caught |
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| 4 Dec 2025 | AustraliaBrisbane Cricket Ground | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | bowled |
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| 21 Nov 2025 | AustraliaPerth Stadium | 15 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 7 | caught |
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| 21 Nov 2025 | AustraliaPerth Stadium | 33 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 7 | caught |
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| 31 Jul 2025 | IndiaThe Oval | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 7 | caught |
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| 31 Jul 2025 | IndiaThe Oval | 8 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 7 | caught |
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| 23 Jul 2025 | IndiaOld Trafford | 9 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 7 | caught |
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| 10 Jul 2025 | IndiaLord's | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | bowled |
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| 10 Jul 2025 | IndiaLord's | 51 | 56 | 6 | 0 | 7 | caught |
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| 2 Jul 2025 | IndiaEdgbaston | 88 | 99 | 9 | 4 | 7 | caught |
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| 2 Jul 2025 | IndiaEdgbaston | 184* | 207 | 21 | 4 | 7 | not out |
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| 41.00 |
| 75.23 |
| 69.7% |
| 11.9% |
| Multan Cricket Stadium | 89 | 58 | 3 | 19.33 | 65.17 | 61.8% | 6.7% |
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| Host country | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1,595 | 1,188 | 25 | 47.52 | 74.48 | 63.0% | 9.9% |
| Australia | 291 | 211 | 8 | 26.38 | 72.51 | 67.4% | 10.7% |
| Pakistan | 224 | 150 | 5 | 30.00 | 66.96 | 67.9% | 7.6% |
