Why Do Captains Hold Back Their Best Bowler? The opposition is scoring quickly. A partnership is growing. The required rate is falling. Yet the captain’s best bowler is still standing…
Why Can a Good Powerplay Still Lead to a Low Total? Six overs are complete. The batting team is 58 for 1. The fielding restrictions have been attacked, boundaries have…
Fifteen overs have passed. The batting team still has six or seven wickets in hand. The score may look slightly below expectation. A few singles have been accepted. Some risky…
Why Do Teams Lose Matches From Winning Positions? Every cricket fan knows the feeling. Your team is cruising. The required rate looks comfortable. Wickets are in hand. The opposition appears…