Dec 31 2011 ... Day's Play

Dec 31 2011 ... Day's Play

1920 -- Roy Park of Australia makes his Test debut with a 1st ball duck in his only Test cricket innings against England at the MCG. As Cricinfo has it. ... "Roy Park's place in cricket history was secured by the legend of how his wife bent down to pick up her knitting and missed her husband's entire Test career - he was bowled first ball in his only innings, against England at Melbourne in 1920-21"

1945 -- Don Bradman scores 112 his 1st post -War century for South Australia vs Australian Services.

1966 -- India's spin great Bishen Singh Bedi makes his Test debut against West Indies at the Eden Gardens Calcutta. Bedi had a great successful career taking 266 wickets.

1984 -- India's Mohammad Azharuddin makes his Test debut against Engaland at the Eden Gardens Calcutta. Azharuddin scored a century on debut and later scored over 6000 runs and 22 hundreds. 

1893 -- Birthday of J M Blankenberg of South Africa, he took over 60 wickets in 18 Tests.

1929 -- Birthday of Peter (PBH) May England skipper, he played 66 Tests and scored over 4500 at an average 46.77.

1941 -- Birthday of Milkha Singh of India, he played only 4 Tests was the brother of Test cricketer Kripal Singh.

1958 -- Birthday of Geoff Marsh of Australia, he played 50 Test and 117 ODI with some distinction.

1964 -- Birthday of Winston Benjamin of West Indies, a right arm fast bowler he took 61 wickets in 21 Tests at an average of 27 runs per wicket.

Fundamental Analysis -- S.Africa Vs SriLanka 2nd Test 2011-12

2nd Test South Africa Vs Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban (Dec 26-29 2011) - Sri Lanka won by 208 runs

• Sri Lanka 1st Innings 338
• S.Africa 1st Innings 168
• Sri Lanka 2nd Innings 279 
• S.Africa 2nd Innings 241  
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Fundamental Analysis & Analytics

Top Order Average
Sri Lanka.................... 30.0 runs per wicket
South Africa................ 29.2
Difference ...................   0.8 in favor of Sri Lanka

Middle Order Average

Sri Lanka.................... 41.9 runs per wicket
South Africa................ 15.3
Difference ................... 26.6 in favor of Sri Lanka

Lower-Order Average (including Extras)

Sri Lanka.................... 17.0 runs per wicket
South Africa................ 18.7
Difference ................... 1.7 in favor of South Africa

Out-Performance Metric

South Africa................... 100
Sri Lanka....................... 150

Fundamental Analysis -- Australia Vs India 1st Test 2011-12

1st Test Australia Vs India at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (Dec 26-29 2011) - Australia won by 122 runs

• Australia 1st Innings 333
• India 1st Innings 282
• Australia 2nd Innings 240 
• India 2nd innings 169  
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Fundamental Analysis &Analytics

Top Order Average
Australia.................... 20.2 runs per wicket
India......................... 28.0
Difference ................ 07.8 in favor of India

Middle Order Average

Australia.................... 34.5 runs per wicket
India......................... 18.5
Difference ................ 16.0 in favor of Australia

Lower-Order Average (including Extras)

Australia.................... 29.3 runs per wicket
India......................... 22.5
Difference ................ 06.8 in favor of Australia

Out-Performance Metric

India      ................... 100
Australia..... ............. 120

Dec 24 2011 ... Day's Play

Dec 24 2011 ... Day's Play

1927 -- Test Cricket debut of All Time England Great Walter Hammond, who scored 51 runs and captured 5 wickets for 36 runs against S.Africa at Johannesburg 

1935 -- Don Bradman scores 233 in just 191 minutes for South Australia vs Queensland including 28 fours and one six.

1932 -- Birthday of Michael Colin Cowdrey of England, born in Bangalore, he was the first Test cricketer to play 100 Test matches. He scored 22 centuries and was an adept slip fielder taking 120 catches

Dec 03 2011 ... Day's Play

Dec 03 2011 ... Day's Play

1948 -- Don Bradman completes his last century, 123 in his testimonial.

1995 -- Jack Russell of England takes 11 catches in a Test Match versus S.Africa, a record..

1883 -- Birthday of Albert "Tibby" Cotter, great Australian fast bowler of the the early century.

1905 -- Leslie Ames, England wicket keeper of the 30s and an outstanding batsman. Played in the "bodyline" series.

1923 -- Birthday of Trevor Bailey, great England all-rounder of the 50s was a thorn to the Aussies.

1976 -- Birthday of Mark Boucher, S.African wicket keeper currently holding multiple records

Oldest Test cricketer ... Wilfred Rhodes of England holds the record of playing Test cricket as the most aged cricketer at 52 years and 165 days.

Fundamental Analysis 2011-12 India Vs W.Indies ODI-2

December 2 2011 ... India Vs W.Indies at YSR Stadium Visakhapatnam - India won by 5 wickets and 11 balls to spare.

• West Indies ......269 for 9 wickets 50 overs
• India ......-.........270 for 5 wickets in 48.1 overs
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Analytics Behind India's Chase
Target of 270 runs to be scored in 50 overs

Score at end of 17 overs ... 85 for the loss of 3 wickets

Batting Resources still available was 64 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was lower at 68 %

Shortage of Capacity 4 %
Hence at end of 17 overs ... Resource Clock marginally against India

Score at end of 34 overs ... 165 for the loss of 3 wickets

Batting Resources still available was 42 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was higher at 39 %

Excess of Capacity 3 %
Hence at end of 34 overs ... Resource Clock has tilted in India's favor  

During the Opening Overs, India did lose wickets steadily and were behind the Resource Clock Index slightly. But during the Middle Overs they maintained their wickets and went ahead of the Resource Clock.

During the critical end overs, India continued its march ahead and won the game quite comfortably. The Middle overs were the key to India's success.  

Fundamental Analysis 2011-12 India Vs W.Indies ODI-1

November 29 2011 ... India Vs W.Indies at Barabati Stadium Cuttack - India won by 1 wicket and 7 balls to spare.

• West Indies ......211 for 9 wickets 50 overs
• India ......-.........213 for 9 wickets in 48.5 overs
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Analytics Behind India's Chase
Target of 212 runs to be scored in 50 overs

Score at end of 17 overs ... 77 for the loss of 5 wickets

Batting Resources still available was 46 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was lower at 64 %

Shortage of Capacity 18 %
Hence at end of 17 overs ... Resource Clock heavily against India

Score at end of 34 overs ... 168 for the loss of 7 wickets

Batting Resources still available was 21 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was higher at 21 %

Shortage of Capacity 0 %
Hence at end of 34 overs ... Resource Clock evenly balanced 

During the Opening Overs, India did lose wickets quickly and kept falling behind the Resource Clock Index. But regrouped during the Middle Overs where they maintained their wickets and caught up with the Resource Clock.

During the critical end overs, W.Indies took 2 wickets and made a very good attempt to pressure and almost did. At the end of 47 overs India was 201 for the loss of 9 wickets and the game was in the balance, but Indian last pair held their nerve and India won by 1 wicket and 7 balls to spare.  

Nov 26 2011 ... Day's Play

Nov 26 2011 ... Day's Play

1932 -- Bradman completes 10,000 runs in first class cricket in just 126 innings.

1954 -- Michael Colin Cowdrey of England the first to play 100 Test Matches had his debut at the Gabba.

1974 -- Gordon Greenidge scores 107 on debut vs India at Bangalore

1924 -- Birthday of Jasu Patel famed Indian off spinner who took 9 for 69 against Australia in the 1959-60 Kanpur Test, India's first victory over the Aussies.

1967 -- Birthday of Ridley Jacobs West Indies wicket keeper of recent times.

Fundamental Analysis .... 2011-12 2nd Test South Africa Vs Australia

2nd Test India Vs Australia at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg (Nov 17-21 2011) - Australia won by 2 wickets.

• South Africa 1st Innings 266
• Australia 1st Innings 296
• South Africa 2nd Innings 339 
• Australia 2nd innings 310 for 8 wickets 
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Fundamental Analysis & Analytics

Top Order Average
S.Africa.................... 37.5 runs per wicket
Australia .................. 44.0
Difference ................ 06.5 in favor of Australia

Middle Order Average

S.Africa.................... 32.6 runs per wicket
Australia .................. 25.6

Difference ................ 07.0 in favor of S.Africa

Lower-Order Average (including Extras)

S.Africa.................... 19.8 runs per wicket
Australia .................. 34.3

Difference ................ 14.5 in favor of Australia

Out-Performance Metric

S.Africa ................... 100
Australia..... ............. 108

Nov 19 2011 ... Day's Play

Nov 19 2011 ... Day's Play

1885 -- Birthday of Billy Bates England all rounder 1882-87, hat trick in 1883.

1938 -- Birthday of Richard Dumbrill South African all rounder in 1965-67.

1962 -- Birthday of Salim Jaffer Pakistan pace bowler 1986-91.

2011 -- Obituary of Basil D'Oliveira, the South African born former England all rounder aged 80. In 1968 he was at the heart of one of cricket's greatest controversies when the England tour of South Africa had to be called off since the government there refused to accept his presence in the visiting squad. It was a defining moment marking the beginning of South Africa's isolation from international cricket.

Fundamental Analysis ... 2011-12 India Vs England 3rd ODI

October 20 2011 ... India Vs England at Mohali, Chandigarh - India won by 5 wickets and 4 balls to spare.

• England ........... 298 for 4 wickets 50 overs
• India ......-.........300for 5 wickets in 49.2 overs
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Analytics Behind India's Chase
Target of 299 runs to be scored in 50 overs

Score at end of 17 overs ... 87 for the loss of 1 wicket

Batting Resources still available was 76 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was lower at 71 %

Excess of Capacity 5 %
Hence at end of 17 overs ... Resource Clock favors India

Score at end of 34 overs ... 192 for the loss of 2 wickets

Batting Resources still available was 45 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was higher at 36 %

Shortage of Capacity 9 %
Hence at end of 34 overs ... Resource Clock strongly favors India

During the Opening Overs, India did not lose wickets quickly and kept ahead of the Resource Clock Index. The same pattern continued during the Middle Overs where they maintained their wickets and kept ahead of the Resource Clock.

During the critical end overs, Engaland took 3 wickets and made a very good attempt to pressure and almost did. At the end of 45 overs India was 253 for the loss of 5 wickets and the game was in the balance, but India held their nerve aided by some sloppy fielding India won by 5 wickets and 4 balls to spare. Close but no cigar for England..

Oct 15 2011 ... Day's Play

1910 -- Birthday of Xenophon Balaskas, South African leg spinner of the 30s played 9 Tests.

1921 -- Birthday of Gul Mohammad, played for India and Pakistan in the late 40s and 50s. Holds the record for highest (fourth wicket) partnership of 577 runs with Vijay Hazare in Ranji Trophy.

1945 -- Birthday of Steve Camacho, West Indies opening batsman of the late 60s and early 70s, played 11 Tests.

1958 -- Obituary of Jack Mason, England all rounder in the late 1890s, played 5 Tests.

Where Were You ... 2001 India Vs Australia ... 2nd Test

After the disastrous tour of England the Indian cricket follower needs positive reinforcement. So where were you when the "Miracle at Eden Gardens" took place. ...??

2nd Test India Vs Australia at Eden Gardens, Kolkata (March 11-15 2001) - India won by 171runs.

• Australia 1st Innings 445
• India 1st Innings 171
  
• India 2nd Innings 657 for 7 wickets declared
• Australia 2nd innings 212
  
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Fundamental Analysis & Analytics

Top Order Average
India ......................... 65.8 runs per wicket
Australia .................. 55.8
Difference ................ 10.0 in favor of India

Middle Order Average

India ......................... 42.0 runs per wicket
Australia .................. 20.3

Difference ................ 20.7 in favor of India

Lower-Order Average (including Extras)

India ......................... 16.2 runs per wicket
Australia .................. 26.7

Difference ................ 10.5 in favor of Australia

Out-Performance Metric

India ......................... 130
West Indies ............. 100

Hail The Emperor...Tiger Nawab Of Pataudi No More

India's greatest captain Nawab of Pataudi (at least in independent India) passed away. What the best of fast bowling could not do, a lung infection did him in. He was courage personified, be it with the bat, fielding or leading the team.

It is never easy being the son of an illustrious father as the Senior Pataudi had played for England in the thirties and had captained India in the forties. But Tiger Mansur Ali Khan of Pataudi was never one to be shackled by history.

Numbers do not do justice to this great son of India. His attacking style resulted in the spin quartet of India (Chandrashekar, Bedi, Prasanna, Venkatraghavan) dominating visiting teams. His six centuries and great knocks in England and Australia are a testimony to his batting prowess. When a legend like Sunil Gavaskar ranks Pataudi's batting in the genius category, there is nothing more to add.

Pataudi has left so many wonderful moments to cherish, all one can say...Long Live the King...he was Cricket's Emperor.

2011 Tour --- England Dominates ... India Dismal

Never has India been dominated so comprehensively in a tour in the recent past. Tours to South Africa and Australia from 2006 on wards clearly indicated an upward swing in India's fortunes. India was able shake off the label of poor travelers, by winning key Test matches, and competing very well in all forms of the game. But this tour of England displayed the ugly or incompetent side of India, which was typical in earlier days.

In the Test series, during the first two Tests India were mildly competitive and were able to make England bend at times, but could never close the door and take control of the matches. The third and fourth Test matches were completely one sided and were effectively no contests.

In the ODI Series, India had a better showing by being competitive in all matches. India's lack of bowling strength was thoroughly exposed and England was able to chase the revised D/L targets with ease and win the series 3-0.

No series loss or tour disaster has to be permanent. Learning the right lessons is important for India. Lack of preparation, and fitness at all levels appear to be the main reasons for the lack of results.

But more important let everyone credit England for a highly professional display. They played as a unit, wanting to win every game. It's been a long time since England had this killer instinct.

July 09 2011 ... Day's Play

1990 -- Richard Hadlee ends his Test career at 431 wickets with a final spell of 5-53. This was at that time the highest wicket tally, which was later eclipsed by India's Kapil Dev.

1930 -- Birthday of Roy McLean, prolific South African batsman played 40 Test Matches in the Fifties and Sixties.

1969 -- Birthday of Venkatapathy Raju, slow left armer of India during the Nineties, played in the Eden Gardens Miracle Test against Australia.

1979 -- JG Navle India's first Test wicket keeper cricketer passed away.

NatWest Cup 2011 ...Fundamental Analysis... England Vs Sri Lanka --- ODI 5

July 09 2011 ... England Vs Sri Lanka at Old Trafford, Manchester - England won by 16 runs.

• England ........... 268 for 9 wickets 50 overs
• Sri Lanka .........252 All Out in 48.2 overs
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Analytics Behind Sri Lanka's Chase
Target of 269 runs to be scored in 50 overs

Score at end of 17 overs ... 86 for the loss of 3 wickets

Batting Resources still available was 64 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was lower at 68 %

Shortage of Capacity 4 %
Hence at end of 17 overs ... Resource Clock slightly favors England

Score at end of 34 overs ... 151 for the loss of 5 wickets

Batting Resources still available was 35 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was higher at 44 %

Shortage of Capacity 9 %
Hence at end of 34 overs ... Resource Clock quite against Sri Lanka

During the Opening Overs, SriLanka lost wickets quickly and fell behind the Resource Clock Index. The pattern continued during the Middle Overs they lost further wickets and fell well behind the Resource Clock.

During the critical end overs, SriLanka made a very good attempt to catch up and almost did. At the end of 46 overs SriLanka was 233 for the loss of 5 wickets and were almost within striking distance, but they fell apart and lost their 5 wickets quickly and lost the match by 16 runs. Very good late chase, but in a losing cause.

June 25 2011 ... Day's Play

1932 -- India's First ever Test Match at Lords versus England, captained by Col CK Nayudu. Mohammed Nissar excelled with a 5 for 93 bowling effort in a gallant losing cause.

1963 -- Exciting draw at Lords between England and West Indies. Last wicket pair of David Allen playing out the last over bowled with an injured (broken-arm) Colin Cowdrey at the non-strikers end.

1983 -- India pull of historic win at Lords beating the West Indies by 43 runs in the Prudential World Cup. Kapil's Devils as they were dubbed, humbled Clive Lloyd's heroes in a shocking upset.

1915 -- Birthday of Steve Tikolo one of Kenya's finest batsmen, who had an outstanding performance in 1996 World Cup.

June 18 2011 ... Day's Play

1975 -- World Cup... Gary Gilmour of Australia takes 6 wickets for 14 runs in the semi-final against England, one of the finest performances.

1979 -- World Cup... Sri Lanka beat India by 47 runs in an upset. Great day for Sri Lanka and an embarrassing one for India.

1896 -- Birthday of C.Ramaswami who represented India at Test cricket (1936) and tennis Davis Cup (1922). One of the rare breeds of double internationals.

1915 -- Birthday of Arthur Fagg, England Test cricketer and umpire. Only one to-date who has scored two double centuries in a game for Kent in 1938.

1958 -- Last day of Douglas Jardine , one of England's best Test captains. He skippered during the controversial Bodyline series against Australia in 1932-33.

2005 -- Last day of Syed Mushtaq Ali, one of India's most colorful Test opening batsman captains. Many remember his century and double century partnership with Vijay Merchant against England at Old Trafford, Manchester in 1936.

Fundamental Analysis ... 2011 West Indies Vs India ... 1st Test

1st Test West Indies Vs India at Sabina Park, Kingston Jamaica - India won by 63 runs.

• India 1st Innings 246
• West Indies 1st Innings 173
  
• India 2nd Innings 252
• West Indies 2nd innings 262
  
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Fundamental Analysis & Analytics

Top Order Average
India ......................... 32.7 runs per wicket
West Indies ............. 22.0
Difference ................ 10.7 in favor of India

Middle Order Average

India ......................... 19.5 runs per wicket
West Indies ............. 15.6
Difference ................ 03.9 in favor of India

Lower-Order Average (including Extras)

India ......................... 24.3 runs per wicket
West Indies ............. 28.3
Difference ................ 04.0 in favor of West Indies

Out-Performance Metric

India ......................... 124
West Indies ............. 100

June 11 2011 ... Day's Play

1907 -- George Dennett with the help of the great Gilbert Jessop dismissed Northamptonshire for 12 runs, the lowest total in first class cricket.

1938 -- Stylish Denis Compton of England scores 1dt test century 102 vs Australia aged 20 years and 19 days.

1953 -- Test cricket debut of great Australian all-rounder Alan Davidson at Trent Bridge. He is probably one of the very few who have scored 100 runs and taken 10 wickets in the same Test match.

1975 -- ODI cricket debut of the legend Javed Miandad of Pakistan at the age of 17 years and 364 days.

June 04 2011 ... Day's Play

1964 -- Legend Geoff Boycott had his cricket Test debut versus Australia at Trent Bridge scoring 48.

1971 -- "Zed" Zaheer Abbas scored a a classic 274 at the Edgbaston Test against England, accomplished wuth the help of 38 boundaries in 544 minutes.

1926 -- "Demon" Fred Spofforth dies. He was one of early bowling greats of Australia, one of the finest pace bowlers of the 19th century aand the first to take 50 Test wickets. He was also the first to take a Test hat-trick in 1879.

2011 -- IPL-IV Match 57 Kings XI Punjab Vs Kochi Tuskers Kerala

Kings XI Punjab v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, played at Holkar Stadium, Indore, on May 13 2011 - Kings XI Punjab won by 6 wickets.

• Kochi Tuskers Kerala 178 for 7 wickets in 20 overs
• Kings XI Punjab 181 for 4 wickets in 18.5 overs
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Analytics Behind Kings XI Punjab's Chase

Target of 179 runs to be scored in 20 overs

Score at end of 7 overs ... 54 for the loss of 2 wickets
Batting Resources still available was ... 70 %

Remaining Chase Target % was ... 70 %
Excess Capacity At hand ... + 0 %

Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock ... favors neither team...Kings XI is even

Score at end of 13 overs ... 131 for the loss of 2 wickets
Batting Resources still available was ... 48 %

Remaining Chase Target % was ... 27 %

Excess Capacity At hand .... + 21 %

Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock ... Kings XI Punjab well ahead of the Resource Clock

During the Opening Overs Kings XI was keeping pace with target at hand based on the Resource Clock Index. However they accelerated during the Middle Overs and put themselves fairly well ahead of the Resource Clock.

During the End-Overs Kings XI maintained their good position and won the match comfortably in the 19th over by six wickets and seven balls to spare.

In the "Big Overs Comparison" Kings XI were well ahead of Kochi Tuskers by margin of 10 to 5, and in the "Tight Overs Comparison" Kochi had the edge 4 to3.

Probability Matrix

Over .... Chances of Kings XI Winning

05 .... 45 %

10 .... 60 %

15 .... 93 %

16 .... 91 %

17 .... 99 %

18 .... 99 %

2011 -- IPL-IV Match 25 Mumbai Indians Vs Chennai Super Kings

Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on April 22 2011 - Mumbai Indians won by 8 runs.

• Mumbai Indians 164 for 4 wickets in 20 overs
• Cennai Super Kings 156 for 9 wickets in 20 overs
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Analytics Behind Chennai Super Kings' Chase

Target of 165 runs to be scored in 20 overs

Score at end of 7 overs ... 53 for the loss of 2 wickets
Batting Resources still available was ... 70 %

Remaining Chase Target % was ... 68 %
Excess Capacity At hand ... + 2 %

Hence at end of 7 overs ... Resource Clock ... slightly favors Chennai super Kings

Score at end of 13 overs ... 102 for the loss of 4 wickets
Batting Resources still available was ... 41 %

Remaining Chase Target % was ... 38 %

Excess Capacity At hand .... + 3 %

Hence at end of 13 overs ... Resource Clock ... Chennai Super Kings marginally ahead

The Opening Overs that CSK was keeping pace with target at hand based on the Resource Clock Index. They continued to do so during the Middle overs and put themselves slightly ahead .

During the End-Overs CSK after a good start had a disastrous 18th over wherein they lost 3 wickets for the addition of only 2 runs, which essentially sealed their fate.

CSK were ahead of the Resource Clock Index for 15 out of the twenty overs and looked capable of chasing the total at hand, but they were unable to finish when it mattered.

In the "Big Overs Comparison" Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings were quite even, at six big overs each, and in the "Tight Overs Comparison" MI had the edge 8 to 6.

Probability Matrix

Over .... Chances of CSK Winning

05 .... 49 %

10 .... 69 %

15 .... 65 %

16 .... 52 %

17 .... 63 %

18 .... 01 %

World Cup 2011 ...Red Zone Analysis... India Vs West Indies

March 20 2011 ... India Vs West Indies at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai - India won by 80 runs.

• India........... 268 All Out in 49.1 overs
• West Indies 188 All Out in 43 overs
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Analytics Behind India's Batting Power Play Performance
Assumption...Target of 300 runs to be scored in 50 overs

Batting Power Play overs taken during end of 45 th over till end of 50 th over

Score at end of 45 overs ... 240 for the loss of 6 wickets

Score at end of 50 overs ... 268 for the loss of 10 wickets

Net Result ... India scored only 28 runs for the loss of 4 wickets during Batting Power Play

Shortage of Capacity Needed at the beginning of Power Play ... 5.7 %

Shortage of Capacity Needed at the End of Power Play ............. 10.7 %

Loss in Efficiency......................................................... Very Significant

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Analytics Behind West Indies' Batting Power Play Performance
Actual...Target of 269 runs to be scored in 50 overs

Batting Power Play overs taken during end of 38th over till end of 43rd over

Score at end of 38 overs ... 168 for the loss of 7 wickets

Score at end of 43 overs ... 188 for the loss of 10 wickets

Net Result ... West Indies scored only 20 runs for the loss of 3 wickets during Batting Power Play

Shortage of Capacity Needed at the beginning of Power Play ... 18.5 %

Shortage of Capacity Needed at the End of Power Play ............. 30.1 %

Degradation in Efficiency............................................................ Very Significant

World Cup 2011 ...Fundamental Analysis... India Vs West Indies

Mar 20 2011 ... India Vs West Indies at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai - India won by 80 runs.

• India........... 268 All Out in 40.1 overs
• West Indies 188 All Out in 43 overs
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Analytics Behind West Indies' Chase
Target of 269 runs to be scored in 50 overs

Score at end of 17 overs ... 91 for the loss of 2 wickets

Batting Resources still available was 71 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was lower at 66 %

Excess of Capacity 5 %
Hence at end of 17 overs ... Resource Clock slightly favors West Indies

Score at end of 34 overs ... 160 for the loss of 4 wickets

Batting Resources still available was 39 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was higher at 40 %

Shortage of Capacity 1 %
Hence at end of 34 overs ... Resource Clock slightly against West Indies

During the Opening Overs, West Indies scored quickly and stayed slightly ahead of the Resource Clock Index. But during the Middle Overs they lost wickets and fell back slightly behind the Resource Clock.

During the critical end overs, West Indies could not accelerate the run rate and also lost wickets and also lost the match by 80 runs.

World Cup 2011 ...Red Zone Analysis... Bangladesh Vs India

Feb 19 2011 ... Bangladesh Vs India at Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur - India won by 87 runs.

• India........... 370 for 4 wickets in 50 overs
• Bangladesh 283 for 9 wickets in 50 overs
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Analytics Behind India's Batting Power Play Performance
Assumption...Target of 300 runs to be scored in 50 overs

Batting Power Play overs taken during end of 34 th over till end of 39 th over

Score at end of 34 overs ... 224 for the loss of 2 wickets

Score at end of 39 overs ... 272 for the loss of 2 wickets

Batting Efficiency Needed at the beginning of Power Play ... 56.7

Batting Efficiency Needed at the End of Power Play ... 27.9

Improvement in Efficiency......................................................... 28.7

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Analytics Behind Bangladesh's Batting Power Play Performance
Actual...Target of 371 runs to be scored in 50 overs

Batting Power Play overs taken during end of 42nd over till end of 47th over

Score at end of 42 overs ... 245 for the loss of 4 wickets

Score at end of 47 overs ... 275 for the loss of 7 wickets

Batting Efficiency Needed at the beginning of Power Play ... 142.7

Batting Efficiency Needed at the End of Power Play ... 297.4

Degaradation in Efficiency............................................................ 154.7

World Cup 2011 ...Fundamental Analysis... Bangladesh Vs India

Feb 19 2011 ... Bangladesh Vs India at Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur - India won by 87 runs.

• India........... 370 for 4 wickets in 50 overs
• Bangladesh 283 for 9 wickets in 50 overs
• Scoreboard
• Photos

Analytics Behind Bangladesh's Chase
Target of 371 runs to be scored in 50 overs

Score at end of 17 overs ... 103 for the loss of 1 wicket

Batting Resources still available was 76 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was lower at 72 %

Excess of Capacity 4 %
Hence at end of 17 overs ... Resource Clock slightly favors Bangladesh

Score at end of 34 overs ... 198 for the loss of 3 wickets

Batting Resources still available was 42 % ...
Remaining Chase Target % was higher at 46 %

Shortage of Capacity 4 %
Hence at end of 34 overs ... Resource Clock slightly against Bangladesh

During the Opening Overs, Bangladesh scored quickly and stayed slightly ahead of the Resource Clock Index. But during the Middle Overs, they fell back slightly behind the Resource Clock.

During the critical end overs, Bangladesh could not accelerate the run rate and also lost wickets and also lost the match by 87 runs.