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IPL 2013

Why the teams finished where they did

May 23, 2013: An analysis of how the teams performed in the league phase of IPL 2013, and the players who shaped those performances

Royal Challengers Bangalore 2013 review

A case of peaking too early

May 21, 2013: Royal Challengers began the season in full steam, but failed to replicate their consistency away from home

Bangalore v Chennai, IPL 2013, Bangalore

"Minimise sixes" - Two words sum up farcical contest

May 19, 2013: The eight-over dash between Bangalore and Chennai was as close as cricket played on the field can get to cricket played on smartphone apps

Bangalore v Punjab, IPL 2013, Bangalore

Bowling a let-down for RCB yet again

May 14, 2013: The expectations are heaped on Royal Challengers' batsmen. But it's the bowlers who have consistently let the team down

Bangalore v Punjab, IPL 2013, Bangalore

Gayle's charmed life

May 14, 2013: Plays of the day from the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab in Bangalore

Qualification scenarios for IPL 2013

Seven teams, four slots

May 13, 2013: As we go into the last week of the league games of IPL 2013, seven teams have a mathematical chance of making the last four. Here's what each of those teams needs to do

Meet the analyst

May 13, 2013: The man staring intently at his laptop in the dugout is an increasingly central member of a team's support staff

Kolkata v Bangalore, IPL 2013, Ranchi

Kartik wins in Royal Challengers' loss

May 12, 2013: It is hazardous to go by bowlers' figures in T20, but his figures of 4-0-17-1 in defence of just 115 were possibly an accurate reflection of how well he bowled

Kolkata v Bangalore, IPL 2013, Ranchi

Henriques in need of a new jersey

May 12, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore

Delhi v Bangalore, IPL 2013, Delhi

Sehwag is hit, AB can't hear a thing

May 10, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL's two halves, and its most productive overs

May 10, 2013: Stats confirm that the last overs of IPL 2013 have been more productive than in previous seasons, and batsmen have finally come into their own after a sluggish start

Punjab v Bangalore, IPL 2013, Mohali

Miller lives up to his potential

May 6, 2013: David Miller's ability to hit boundaries in clusters on his way to a 38-ball century led to panic among the RCB bowlers

Punjab v Bangalore, IPL 2013, Mohali

Kohli gets a mouthful, Neser gets a welcome

May 6, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2013 performance analysis

Faulkner leads bowling performances

May 6, 2013: A look at the top batting and bowling displays from IPL 2013

IPL 2013

Why home advantage makes a difference

May 3, 2013: Certain teams have converted their home venues into fortresses. They have used factors such as intimate knowledge of the pitch, ground dimensions and a settled combination to their advantage

Is Bangalore the best pitch to bat on?

May 3, 2013: A look at the stats at each venue in IPL 2013: where have the batsmen piled up the runs, and where have quick bowlers thrived the most?

Pune Warriors v Royal Challengers, IPL 2013, Pune

De Villiers refines T20 hitting

May 2, 2013: AB de Villiers' latest Twenty20 onslaught shows he's currently the most nerveless all-round hitter of a cricket ball around

Pune Warriors v Royal Challengers, IPL 2013, Pune

Gayle flops, de Villiers innovates

May 2, 2013: Plays of the day for the match between Pune Warriors and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Pune

Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2013, Jaipur

Gayle's cool fall, and Sreesanth's reprieve

Apr 29, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL game between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur

Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL, Mumbai

Harbhajan goes Gangnam

Apr 27, 2013: The Plays of the Day from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mumbai