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Cricket powerplay analysisT20 cricket

The 6-over economy that wins modern T20

Across the last three IPL seasons only four teams have lifted the trophy with a powerplay economy above 8.4. Here’s the data behind that line — and what it means for tonight’s fixtures.

· 8 min read · By R. Kumar
Football press mapFootball

Press resistance, ranked across the ISL

The chart groups every side by build-up profile after facing a high press. Mumbai City’s structure is the most repeatable.

· 11 min read · By P. Singh
Five-match form curveExplainer

Why “last five” can lie to you

The weighting our form guide uses, what we exclude, and how postponed matches are handled so the comparison stays fair.

· 6 min read · By D. Iyer
Clay court tennisTennis

The clay swing: a surface that flatters defenders

Why the same player’s numbers shift on clay versus hard, the moment rallies extend, and what to expect at Roland Garros.

· 9 min read · By V. Martin
Kabaddi defendersKabaddi

The left-right defender rotation is back at Patna

Patna returned to a scheme that had gone out of fashion in 2024. The numbers from the latest five matches explain why.

· 7 min read
Formula 1 tyreMotorsport

Reading tyre degradation from a single lap chart

How to read the climb curve on a stint, what compounds hide, and what a flat trace usually means for the team’s race plan.

· 8 min read · By A. Roy
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