S Rajesh

Stats editor, ESPNcricinfo

@rajeshstats

ODIs in overdrive, Tests in fast forward: the key stats of 2023

All the big stats trends from cricket in the year gone by

03-Jan-2024•S Rajesh

Rohit, Kohli, Maxwell, Mitchell in ESPNcricinfo's team of the tournament

Find out who else makes the XI based on Smart Stats

20-Nov-2023•S Rajesh

Scenarios - What NZ, Pakistan and Afghanistan need to do to make the World Cup semi-finals

One spot left, three teams in contention and there's the complication of rain as well

08-Nov-2023•S Rajesh

It's a four-way battle for the last two Champions Trophy spots

What do Bangladesh, England, Netherlands and Sri Lanka need to do in their last World Cup fixtures?

07-Nov-2023•S Rajesh

What do New Zealand and Pakistan need to do to qualify for the semi-finals?

Four teams can finish on 12 or more points - what are their respective chances looking like?

04-Nov-2023•S Rajesh

Who are best-placed to join India in the semi-finals?

South Africa should make the cut, while it could come down to a scrap between six teams for the last two spots

02-Nov-2023•S Rajesh

What are New Zealand's semi-final chances looking like after three losses?

Also, can Sri Lanka and Netherlands still qualify?

01-Nov-2023•S Rajesh

Can Sri Lanka and Pakistan still make the semi-finals?

And what are Afghanistan's chances to get there after their latest win?

30-Oct-2023•S Rajesh

Are defending champions England out of the World Cup?

And are table-toppers India in the semis yet? The answer to both: not quite!

26-Oct-2023•S Rajesh

The risk-and-reward equation, and why it works for England's Bazball

Despite a lower control percentage than their opponents in most Tests, England have still achieved a 13-4 win-loss record

03-Aug-2023•S Rajesh

The Magnificent Steven - Smith's Test career, in numbers

No batter has averaged as much going into his 100th Test, while his unbelievable six-year peak and his stats against the best bowlers make him one of the greatest

05-Jul-2023•S Rajesh (with inputs from Shiva Jayaraman)

Scenarios: What Scotland and Netherlands need to book the final World Cup 2023 spot

Zimbabwe's loss on Tuesday and their poor net run rate has knocked them out of contention

04-Jul-2023•S Rajesh

Scenarios: What Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Netherlands and Scotland need to do to qualify for 2023 World Cup

Sri Lanka ahead in race, Zimbabwe need a win, Scotland and Netherlands face a steeper road

01-Jul-2023•S Rajesh

Can West Indies still qualify for the World Cup?

The champions of 1975 and 1979 can still make it, but they'll need the stars to align in their favour

27-Jun-2023•S Rajesh

Which has been the best era for batting in Test cricket's history?

And when have bowlers dominated? Over 2500 Tests have been played so far - we analyse the numbers

02-Jun-2023•S Rajesh

Smart Stats IPL 2023 Team of the Tournament: Mumbai Indians batters, Gujarat Titans bowlers dominate

What does the XI - or XII - look like? Did the highest run-getters and wicket-takers make it? Take a look

31-May-2023•S Rajesh

Scenarios: Royals keep playoff hopes alive; CSK and LSG eye top-two finish

Six teams are still in contention for the remaining three playoff spots

19-May-2023•S Rajesh

Rajasthan Royals have to beat Punjab Kings, and then hope for the best

Royals have a better chance of making the playoffs than Punjab Kings or Kolkata Knight Riders, but they need other results to go their way

19-May-2023•S Rajesh

Scenarios: Royal Challengers take a huge step towards playoffs

Seven teams are still in contention for the remaining three spots

18-May-2023•S Rajesh

Punjab Kings fall way behind in IPL playoff race

What Super Kings, Super Giants, Mumbai, Royal Challengers, Royals and Knight Riders need to do to qualify

17-May-2023•S Rajesh

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