S Rajesh

Stats editor, ESPNcricinfo

How Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad can make the IPL playoffs

Four teams, three spots, two games - it's all going down to the wire

01-Nov-2020•S Rajesh

IPL 2020 scenarios: Kings XI's defeat marginally simplifies things for KKR, Royals in their must-win clash

Kings XI's defeat to CSK has improved the qualification chances of RCB and Capitals

01-Nov-2020•S Rajesh

Scenarios: Loser of Capitals-RCB game puts fate in others' hands; many eyes on Sunrisers, Kings XI results

With four matches to go, six teams are still in the fray for three spots

31-Oct-2020•S Rajesh

IPL 2020 scenarios: Mumbai safe, but six teams battle for three playoff spots

Capitals, RCB alive despite slip-up, Kings XI need to win, KKR need to also improve NRR

29-Oct-2020•S Rajesh

Scenarios: Almost impossible to deny Mumbai Indians a top-two finish now

RCB are still No. 2, but if they lose both their remaining matches, things could get sticky for them

28-Oct-2020•S Rajesh

Scenarios: One win effectively enough for Mumbai Indians; Royal Challengers Bangalore need to do more

Wins for both sides take them one step closer to the playoffs, but it does not confirm a final-four spot

27-Oct-2020•S Rajesh

Scenarios - Kings XI Punjab's fate in their own hands after win over Kolkata Knight Riders

The Knight Riders' poor net run rate could be a problem even if they win their remaining two games

25-Oct-2020•S Rajesh

Scenarios: Kolkata Knight Riders' fate in their own hands, but negative NRR could complicate playoff chances

Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, could qualify with even just one win from their remaining matches

24-Oct-2020•S Rajesh

Sloppy Royal Challengers Bangalore, and drops aplenty in Dubai

The lowdown on dropped catches in the first half of IPL 2020

14-Oct-2020•S Rajesh

England's prospects in World Test Championship race hampered by rain

Pakistan's series defeat in England means they have plenty of work to do in the back end of the WTC

26-Aug-2020•S Rajesh and Shiva Jayaraman

James Anderson - ageless, and a champion in home conditions

He is the first fast bowler to take 600 Test wickets, and he doesn't look ready to stop

25-Aug-2020•S Rajesh

Where does Ben Stokes rank among the top allrounders of all time?

Over the last four and a half years, the England star has racked up truly special all-round stats

31-Jul-2020•S Rajesh and Shiva Jayaraman

Has any bowler improved like Ishant Sharma has?

No bowler with a reasonable playing span has the numbers he does for the second half or the last third of his career

04-Jul-2020•S Rajesh. Stats by Shiva Jayaraman

Why this is the greatest age for fast bowling in 60 years

In the last 100 Tests, pace attacks worldwide have averaged 26.26 runs per wicket, which is among the best in any 100-match period in Test history

05-Jun-2020•S Rajesh. Stats inputs by Shiva Jayaraman

Rohit Sharma's numbers while pulling and hooking in ODIs are great, but is he really the best?

We look at total runs, averages, dismissal rates and control percentages to judge the top modern hookers and pullers

18-May-2020•S Rajesh. Stats by Shiva Jayaraman

Which batsmen are the best players of the hook and pull in Tests currently?

Over the last six years, which players have the best average and control percent when playing these shots?

12-May-2020•S Rajesh. Stats by Shiva Jayaraman

Who is the best cover-driver going around today?

Is it Kane Williamson? Or Virat Kohli? Or Steven Smith? Let the numbers reveal all

28-Apr-2020•S Rajesh. Stats by Shiva Jayaraman

Which current Test batsmen have the best defences?

Is it Pujara? Is it Steven Smith? Or is it someone else? Here is what the numbers say

21-Apr-2020•S Rajesh. Stats by Shiva Jayaraman

Retroreport - Brendon McCullum's blistering 158 leads rout of Royal Challengers Bangalore

In pursuit of 223, RCB folded for 82 to lose by an embarrassing margin of 140 runs

18-Apr-2020•The Retroreport by S Rajesh

A lowdown on 99s

Who made the first 99 in international cricket? Who has been dismissed for 99 most often? Which bowler finished on 99 Test wickets? Read on to find out

26-Mar-2020•S Rajesh and Bharath Seervi

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