2010 ... IPL Match (15) ... Deccan Chargers v Delhi Daredevils - Analytics

Deccan Chargers v Delhi Daredevils, played at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack on March 21 2010 - Deccan Chargers won by 10 runs

• Deccan Chargers 171 for 6 wickets in 20 overs
• Delhi Daredevils 161 for 9 wickets in 20 overs
• Scoreboard

Analytics Behind Delhi Daredevils' Chase

Target of 172 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 ... 65 %
Excess Capacity At hand ... + 10 %

Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock ... strongly favors Delhi Daredevils

Score at end of 13 overs ... 100 for the loss of 3 wickets
Batting Resources still available was ... 45 %

Remaining Chase Target % was ... 42 %

Excess Capacity At hand .... + 22 %

Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock still favors slightly Delhi Daredevils.

The Opening Overs clearly indicated that the contest and chase by Delhi Daredevils was fairly placed, with the Delhi Daredevils way ahead based on the "Resource Clock" index. The Middle Overs saw a slowing down of the scoring rate and loss of wickets saw Delhi Daredevils slightly slowing down but still ahead of the "Resource Clock".

However in the End-Game the Delhi Daredevils were unable to maintain their scoring rate and kept losing too many wickets at crucial stages. During the last two overs ie overs 19 and 20, Delhi Daredevils scored only 9 runs and lost 4 wickets, which resulted in their loss from a position of strength.

Delhi Daredevils were ahead of the Resource Clock for all overs except three, but not when it counted in overs 19 and 20, which resulted in their loss by 10 runs.