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Shardul Thakur (LSG): IPL 2026 Player Profile

LSG
2026-03-191 min read
-0.9Ecae (phase-adjusted)
Shardul ThakurLSG
BowlerROLE
RHBBAT
0.11WAR/M
23.5xIMPACT
10.4ECON

Our model deploys Thakur as a specialist bowler for Lucknow Super Giants. His Ecae of -0.9 means he's conceding 0.9 fewer runs per over than expected — elite containment value.

Shardul Thakur is a pace bowler in Lucknow Super Giants' attack. Across 156 T20 matches, he's established himself as a reliable presence.

The bowling numbers are a concern: 10.4 economy across 34.2 overs, with an Ecae of -0.9 — meaning he leaked runs at a rate above what's expected.

Bowling

As a pace bowler, Thakur bowled 34.2 overs at 10.4 economy, taking 13 wickets. His phase-adjusted Ecae of -0.9 (51st of 54) tells you how much value he adds beyond what's expected.

Pitch Map — Season Aggregate
WideOffOffMidLegWideLeg43.01014.4612.0911.369.030.044.523.057.281.5188.71713.81911.756.032.0218.3119.387.538.0166.8138.8615.0224.01015.6127.0510.8YorkerFullTossFullGoodBack ofLengthShort
226balls bowled
13Wwickets
9.37economy
Goodprimary length
Off Stumpprimary line
cell: balls / econ
<5 5-7 7-9 9+
Pitch Map by Phase
WOOffMidLegWL13234139019118510536167429177116421151YkrFTFullGoodBoLShortPowerplay (1-6)429b / 9.96 econ / 16W
WOOffMidLegWL24714118312129210828923351263115314332YkrFTFullGoodBoLShortMiddle (7-15)421b / 8.32 econ / 17W
WOOffMidLegWL5161211655131027122746751510716014615621347YkrFTFullGoodBoLShortDeath (16-20)529b / 10.13 econ / 37W

What This Means for IPL 2026

Our model projects Thakur as a key part of Lucknow Super Giants' lineup.

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