Sibsankar Roy is a SMAT-only batter with 5 seasons of data, all from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has never appeared in the IPL or at international level. The data set is clean and entirely domestic.

Across 20 innings, Roy has scored 528 runs off 422 balls at a strike rate of 125 and an average of 29. He also bowls part-time: 6 wickets across 14 overs at 7 economy. The bowling adds a minor secondary dimension but does not change his classification from batter.

The batting SR of 125 sits 20 points below the IPL middle-overs benchmark of 145. Over 5 seasons, the model flags his trajectory as stable, meaning he has not accelerated or declined. That consistency is a double-edged signal. It indicates reliability but also suggests a fixed ceiling. The 422 balls faced give the data enough weight to project confidently.

The average of 29 is respectable without being dominant. Anchor batters can succeed in the IPL, but they typically strike at 130-140 while averaging above 35. Roy's numbers fall short on both counts. The 125 SR is below even the low end of the anchor range, and the 29 average does not quite compensate.

The projection returns 0.18 WAR/M for 2026 with medium confidence. No upward or downward momentum is detected. This is a player who performs at a consistent level that sits below the IPL threshold.

Roy profiles as a dependable domestic accumulator. A season where he pushes the SR above 135 while maintaining his average would change the outlook. Without that gear change, the window for IPL consideration remains narrow.

All numbers from SMAT and domestic T20 career data.