SMAT Watch: Sourabh Majumdar — 6.73 Economy in 32 Overs Needs a Bigger Sample
Sourabh Majumdar is a SMAT-only bowler with 3 seasons of data. The economy number is interesting, but the sample is small enough that the entire profile could shift dramatically with one good or bad season.
Across 32 overs, Majumdar has taken 9 wickets at an economy of 7. The bowling strike rate of 21 balls per wicket is average for domestic T20 cricket. His batting contribution is negligible: 3 runs from 3 innings.
The economy of 7 compares well to IPL benchmarks. The IPL powerplay economy in 2025 was 9, middle overs 9, and death overs 10. Even with inflation adjustment for IPL conditions, Majumdar's baseline suggests containment ability that could hold up against better batting lineups.
The bowling strike rate of 21 balls per wicket is the secondary read. He takes wickets at a reasonable rate, but not at a level that screams strike bowler. The profile reads as a balanced bowler who does a bit of both: containing and striking.
The projection sits at 0.18 WAR/M for 2026 with low confidence. The low confidence reflects the small sample. His trajectory reads as rising, which is the positive signal in an otherwise preliminary profile. It suggests the most recent season was better than the earlier ones.
Majumdar needs volume. At 32 overs, there is not enough data for scouts to project with conviction. A season where he bowls 40+ overs while maintaining that economy would materially change his outlook. Domestic bowlers who show they can contain over extended spells attract IPL interest. The 7 baseline is worth tracking, but this profile remains 2-3 seasons from genuine IPL consideration.
All numbers from SMAT and domestic T20 career data.