Cameron Green (KKR): 0.40 WAR/M All-Rounder Blocked by the Overseas Cap
Cameron Green's regressed WAR per match of 0.40 would make him the fourth most valuable player on KKR's roster if overseas slots were unlimited. His batting WAR of 0.43 per match is the third highest on the squad behind Allen and Seifert. His bowling WAR of 0.08 adds genuine all-rounder value.
Green is not in the optimal XII. KKR's four overseas slots go to Allen, Seifert, Narine, and Muzarabani (replacing injured Pathirana). Green's exclusion is entirely about roster construction, not talent.
Why He Misses Out
The overseas math is brutal for Green. Narine (0.68) and Allen (0.47) are clear locks. Seifert (0.36) provides keeping and opening. Muzarabani (0.23) fills the frontline overseas pace gap left by Pathirana's injury.
Green at 0.40 outproduces both Seifert and Muzarabani individually, but dropping Seifert means losing the keeper, and dropping Muzarabani means losing the only overseas pace option. The team's needs override individual talent.
Batting Profile
Green strikes at 165 in the powerplay across 268 balls, with a notable preference for spin (199 SR across 66 balls vs 154 vs pace). In the middle overs, he posts 139 across 459 balls, with pace (155) preferred over spin (129).
At the death, his SR of 182 across 138 balls is above the 172 average. The 33% death-overs exposure from his player profile confirms he arrives late in innings and accelerates.
| Phase | SR | vs League Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 165 | vs 152 avg |
| Middle | 139 | vs 145 avg |
| Death | 182 | vs 172 avg |
Bowling Value
As a pace all-rounder, Green bowled at 9 economy across 658 balls, taking 33 wickets. His middle-overs economy of 8 is below average, and he contributes 22 middle-overs wickets.
His death economy of 11 is a concern, running above the 10 average. The bowling adds flexibility but is not a primary weapon.
Path to the XII
Green's clearest path into the XII is if Seifert underperforms or if KKR decides they can fill the keeping role domestically. His projected WAR of 0.47 for 2026 is the third highest on the roster. If Pathirana returns from injury, the overseas conversation changes: Muzarabani drops out, and Green could compete for the fourth slot depending on matchup needs.
What This Means for IPL 2026
Green is KKR's most valuable bench player. His all-rounder profile at 0.40 WAR/M makes him a genuine game-changer if he gets opportunities. Expect KKR to rotate him in for specific matchups where his batting upside or pace bowling utility tips the balance.