Monday, May 25, 2009

IPL - Finals & Semi-Finals May 22-24 May 2009

IPL Finals T20 - Bangalore Royal Challengers Vs Deccan Chargers at Johannesburg - Deccan Chargers won by 6 runs
  • Deccan Chargers 143 for 6 wickets in 20 overs
  • Bangalore Royal Challengers 137 for 9 wickets in 20 overs
  • Scoreboard
Analytics Behind Bangalore's Chase
Target of 144 runs to be scored in 20 overs

Score at end of 7 overs ... 42 for the loss of 2 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 70 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 71 %
Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock against Bangalore marginally

Score at end of 13 overs ... 91 for the loss of 4 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 41 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 37 %
Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock now favors Bangalore

Opening Overs were against Bangalore and Middle Overs the "Resource Clock" indicated that Bangalore was ahead of the Resource Clock and was likely to win.

In the End-Game Bangalore did not manage their "Batting Resources" efficiently after over 14. They lost 4 wickets during overs 15 to 17 and fell behind the "Resource Clock" to lose the match narrowly by six runs.

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IPL First Semi-Finals T20 - Delhi DareDevils Vs Deccan Chargers at Supersport Park Centurion - Deccan Chargers won by 6 wickets
  • Delhi DareDevils 153 for 8 wickets in 20 overs
  • Deccan Chargers 154 for 4 wickets in 17.4 overs
  • Scoreboard
Analytics Behind Deccan's Chase
Target of 154 runs to be scored in 20 overs

Score at end of 7 overs ... 87 for the loss of 1 wicket
Batting Resources still available was 75 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 44 %
Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock favors Deccan considerably

Score at end of 13 overs ... 131 for the loss of 3 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 45 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 15 %
Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock clearly favors Deccan

Opening Overs and Middle Overs the "Resource Clock" clearly indicated that Deccan was well ahead of the Resource Clock and was likely to win.

In the End-Game Deccan did manage their "Batting Resources" very efficiently subsequently won the maych in over 18. They were always ahead of the "Resource Clock".

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IPL Second Semi-Final T20 - Bangalore Royal Challengers Vs Chennai Super Kings at Johannesburg - Bangalore Royal Challengers won by 6 wickets
  • Chennai Super Kings 146 for 5 wickets in 20 overs
  • Bangalore Royal Challengers 149 for 4 wickets in 18.5 overs
  • Scoreboard
Analytics Behind Bangalore's Chase
Target of 147 runs to be scored in 20 overs

Score at end of 7 overs ... 63 for the loss of 2 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 70 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 57 %
Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock favors Bangalore

Score at end of 13 overs ... 96 for the loss of 3 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 45 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 35 %
Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock now clearly favors Bangalore

Opening Overs and Middle Overs the "Resource Clock" indicated that Bangalore was ahead of the Resource Clock and was likely to win.

In the End-Game Bangalore did their "Batting Resources" efficiently and won the match in the 19th over. They were ahead of the "Resource Clock" during 18 out the 19 overs displaying their control of chasing the target.


Monday, May 18, 2009

IPL - Cricket Matches Completed on May 18 2009

Match 51 T20 - Chennai Super Kings Vs Kolkata Knight Riders at SuperSport Park Centurion - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets
  • Chennai Super Kings 188 for 3 wickets in 20 overs
  • Kolkata Knight Riders 189 for for 3 wickets in 20 overs
  • Scoreboard
Analytics Behind Kolkata's Chase
Target of 189 runs to be scored in 20 overs

Score at end of 7 overs ... 60 for the loss of 1 wicket
Batting Resources still available was 75 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 68 %
Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock favors Kolkata

Score at end of 13 overs ... 114 for the loss of 1 wicket
Batting Resources still available was 50 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 40 %
Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock still favors Kolkata


Opening Overs and Middle Overs the "Resource Clock" indicated clearly that Kolkata was ahead of the Resource Clock and was likely to win.

In the End-Game Kolkata did manage their "Batting Resources" efficiently and were overall ahead of the "Resource Clock" for 19 of the 20 overs.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

IPL - Cricket Matches Completed on May 17 2009

Match 49 T20 - Deccan Chargers Vs Kings XI Punjab at Johannesburg - Kings XI Punjab won by 1 run
  • Kings XI Punjab 134 for 7 wickets in 20 overs
  • Deccan Chargers 133 for 8 wickets in 20 overs
  • Scoreboard
  • Photos
Analytics Behind Deccan's Chase
Target of 135 runs to be scored in 20 overs

Score at end of 7 overs ... 49 for the loss of 2 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 70 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 64 %
Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock favors Deccan

Score at end of 13 overs ... 79 for the loss of 3 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 45 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 42 %
Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock still favors Deccan


Opening Overs and Middle Overs the "Resource Clock" indicated clearly that Deccan was ahead of the Resource Clock and was likely to win.

But Yuvraj's hat-trick turned the tables on Deccan. From the 14th over the Resource Clock turned against them and they could never catch up therafter despite Rohit Shrma's heroics.

In the End-Game Deccan did not manage their "Batting Resources" and paid the price.

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Match 50 T20 - Delhi DareDevils Vs Rajasthan Royals at Bloemfontein - Delhi DareDevils won by 14 runs
  • Delhi DareDevils 150 for 3 wickets in 20 overs
  • Rajasthan Royals 136 for 9 wickets in 20 overs
  • Scoreboard
Analytics Behind Rajasthan Royals' Chase
Target of 151 runs to be scored in 20 overs

Score at end of 7 overs ... 26 for the loss of 3 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 64 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 83 %
Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock against Rajasthan

Score at end of 13 overs ... 81 for the loss of 4 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 41 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 46 %
Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock still in favor of Bangalore.

Opening Overs and Middle Overs the "Resource Clock" indicated clearly that Rajasthan was likely to lose.

Rajasthan Royals did not manage their "Batting Resources" efficiently ...they were behind of the "Resource Clock" for 19 of the 20 overs completed.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

IPL - Cricket Matches Completed on May 3 2009

Match 27 T20 - Kings XI Punjab Vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Port Elizabeth - Kings XI Punjab won by 6 wickets
  • Kolkata Knight Riders 153 for 3 wickets in 20 overs
  • Kings XI Punjab 154 for 4 wickets in 20 overs
  • Scoreboard
  • Photos
Analytics Behind Punjab's Chase
Target of 154 runs to be scored in 20 overs

Score at end of 7 overs ... 59 for the loss of 2 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 70 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 62 %
Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock favors Punjab

Score at end of 13 overs ... 102 for the loss of 3 wickets
Batting Resources still available was 45 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 34 %
Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock still favors Punjab


Opening Overs and Middle Overs the "Resource Clock" indicated clearly that Punjab was likely to win.

In the End-Game Punjab had minor challenges but were helped by sloppy fielding on the part Of Kolkata.

Kings XI Punjab managed their "Batting Resources" very well...they were ahead of the Resource Clock for 17 overs out of the 20 completed.

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Match 28 T20 - Bangalore Royal Challengers Vs Mumbai Indians at Johannesburg - Bangalore Royal Challengers won by 9 wickets
  • Mumbai Indians 149 for 4 wickets in 20 overs
  • Bangalore Royal Challengers 150 for 1 wicket in 18.1 overs
  • Scoreboard
  • Photos

Analytics Behind Bangalore's Chase
Target of 150 runs to be scored in 20 overs

Score at end of 7 overs ... 54 for the loss of 1 wicket
Batting Resources still available was 75 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 64 %
Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock in favor of Bangalore

Score at end of 13 overs ... 92 for the loss of 1 wicket
Batting Resources still available was 50 % ... Remaining Chase Target % was 39 %
Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock still in favor of Bangalore.


Opening Overs and Middle Overs the "Resource Clock" indicated clearly that Bangalore was likely to win.

Bangalore Royal Challengers managed their "Batting Resources" quite well...they were ahead of the "Resource Clock" for all of the 18 overs completed.