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
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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.