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Can Chennai Super Kings Still Qualify for IPL 2026 Playoffs? Full Scenario Breakdown

By Arjun Ravi May 7, 2026Cricket Analysis, Cricket News, IPL, Opinion & Editorial, T203 Comments

The playoff race has officially reached do-or-die mode for the Chennai Super Kings. There are only FOUR league matches left in their season.No cushion. No second chances. No room for slip-ups.…

Sanjiv Goenka watching Lucknow Super Giants during an IPL match while players discuss tactics on the field

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Sanjiv Goenka’s Control Over LSG: Masterstroke Leadership or Toxic Interference?

By Arjun Ravi May 7, 2026Cricket Analysis, Cricket News, IPL, Opinion & Editorial, T201 Comment

Most IPL owners celebrate in the stands. Some post on social media. Very few walk into the emotional centre of the team. That is what makes different. Over the last few…

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Why Most Teams Lose T20 Matches in the Death Overs

By Arjun Ravi May 6, 2026Cricket Analysis, Cricket Guides, Cricket Stats & Records, International Cricket, Opinion & Editorial1 Comment

In the early years of T20 cricket, 45 runs from the last five overs felt like a mountain. Today? Teams chase 70 like it’s a warm-up drill. If you’ve watched the…

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The Science of Successful Run Chases in T20 Cricket: Data, Psychology & Match Strategy

By Arjun Ravi May 6, 2026Cricket Analysis, International Cricket, IPL, Opinion & Editorial, T206 Comments

Twenty20 cricket has quietly evolved from chaos to calculation. A decade ago, chasing 180 felt heroic.Today, chasing 220+ is routine in leagues like the IPL and international T20Is. This rise in…

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Sanju Samson’s 87* vs DC — The Innings That Defined IPL 2026

By Arjun Ravi May 6, 2026Cricket Analysis, Cricket News, IPL, Match Analysis, Opinion & Editorial, Player ProfileNo Comments

On a tricky Delhi surface, Sanju Samson produced a calm, unbeaten 87 to dismantle Delhi Capitals in a chase that felt inevitable. It wasn’t about power or milestones — it was a masterclass in patience, control, and finishing under pressure.

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Why Yorkers Are the Most Dangerous Ball in T20 Cricket – Science, Stats & Strategy

By Arjun Ravi May 5, 2026Cricket Analysis, Cricket Guides, International Cricket, Opinion & Editorial3 Comments

You've seen it a hundred times in the death overs: a batter winding up for a big heave, only to end up jamming their bat down like they're swatting a cockroach.…

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Why Death Bowling Decides IPL Matches – Complete Guide

By Arjun Ravi May 5, 2026Cricket Analysis, IPL, Opinion & Editorial4 Comments

Death bowling decides more IPL matches than powerplay or middle overs. Discover the tactics, skills, field settings and strategies teams use to defend runs and win games in the final overs of T20 cricket.

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Best Death Bowlers in IPL 2026: The Ultimate Rankings, Stats & Match-Winning Kings Revealed

By Arjun Ravi May 5, 2026Cricket Analysis, Cricket News, IPL, Opinion & Editorial1 Comment

What happens in the final four overs of an IPL match often feels like chaos disguised as cricket. One moment the batting side is struggling… and the next, a 24-run over…

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“Fair Wickets Would Be Boring”: Muttiah Muralitharan’s Shocking Take on IPL’s Batting Domination & Big Business Reality

By Arjun Ravi May 5, 2026Cricket Analysis, Cricket News, IPL, Opinion & Editorial2 Comments

What if the game of cricket is no longer about balance—but about entertainment at any cost? And what if one of the greatest bowlers in history just admitted it out loud?…

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The IPL’s Secret Weapon: How the Impact Player Rule Is Changing Cricket Forever

By Arjun Ravi May 5, 2026Cricket Guides, Cricket News, Cricket Rules, IPL, Opinion & Editorial4 Comments

The modern T20 era demands constant innovation. Therefore, the Impact Player rule has become a defining feature of the Indian Premier League. This rule reshapes tactics, team balance, and match outcomes.…