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Gurjapneet Singh does not have enough data to generate a WAR per match projection. He is a domestic pace bowler on CSK's roster with an Ecae of 0.96 and a bowling surplus of 56. Those two numbers suggest genuine bowling skill, but without ball-by-ball data to compute WAR, his projection remains incomplete.

The Ecae of 0.96 means he concedes roughly a run per over less than expected for the phases he bowls in. That places him in the upper tier of economy performance among pace bowlers who have generated enough data for an Ecae calculation. The bowling surplus of 56 is the second-highest on CSK's roster behind Noor Ahmad, indicating significant value above replacement relative to cost.

Why No WAR Projection?

The absence of a WAR figure means Singh does not have enough T20 balls in the database to generate the comprehensive batting and bowling decomposition the model requires. He appears to be very early in his T20 career. The Ecae and bowling surplus figures come from a smaller calculation that requires less data, which is why those numbers exist while WAR does not.

Why Excluded from the XII?

Without a WAR projection, the model cannot compare Singh directly to other bowlers in the XII selection algorithm. Bowlers with established projections (Rahul Chahar at 0.33, Khaleel Ahmed at 0.27, even Kartik Sharma at 0.03) take priority because the model can quantify their expected contribution.

What This Means for IPL 2026

Singh is a wildcard. His Ecae and bowling surplus numbers are strong enough to suggest he could be a useful option if given an extended run. CSK's coaching staff has information the model does not, including training data, match simulations, and pace gun readings. If Singh's real-world performance matches his limited statistical indicators, he could emerge as a replacement for Kartik Sharma in the middle-overs pace role. The data says the potential is there, even if the sample does not yet confirm it.