Underrated Performers — IPL 2026

Players outperforming on advanced metrics whose raw counting stats undersell their impact.

Marcus Stoinis leads IPL 2026 underrated performers with +72 efficiency δ (SR 186.2 (top 23%) but only 94 balls faced — efficiency outpaces volume).

Top 10

RankEfficiency ΔSubjectDetail
#1+72Marcus Stoinis · Punjab KingsSR 186.2 (top 23%) but only 94 balls faced — efficiency outpaces volume
#2+70Finn Allen · Kolkata Knight RidersSR 215.5 (top 9%) but only 103 balls faced — efficiency outpaces volume
#3+56Ayush Mhatre · Chennai Super KingsSR 180.4 (top 29%) but only 112 balls faced — efficiency outpaces volume
#4+54Tim David · Royal Challengers BengaluruSR 199.2 (top 13%) but only 118 balls faced — efficiency outpaces volume
#5+52Ravindra Jadeja · Rajasthan RoyalsEcon 7.77 (top 15%) — restricting runs more than wicket count suggests
#6+38Philip Salt · Royal Challengers BengaluruSR 168.3 (top 45%) but only 120 balls faced — efficiency outpaces volume
#7+38Suyash Sharma · Royal Challengers BengaluruEcon 8.39 (top 45%) — restricting runs more than wicket count suggests
#8+36Mohsin Khan · Lucknow Super GiantsEcon 7.30 (top 9%) — restricting runs more than wicket count suggests
#9+34Rohit Sharma · Mumbai IndiansSR 179.4 (top 31%) but only 136 balls faced — efficiency outpaces volume
#10+34Donovan Ferreira · Rajasthan RoyalsSR 177.9 (top 35%) but only 131 balls faced — efficiency outpaces volume