How analytics helped sort out fearsome opponents

LASITH MALINGA

Sri Lankan fast bowler Problem Slinging action. Video analysis Batsmen were advised to crouch and expect yorkers during end overs.

THE HIT JOB

Team India has learnt to tackle his yorkers. M. S. Dhoni has a strike rate of 117 against him.

CHRIS GAYLE

West Indian opener Problem Big hitter of the ball, an absolute match- winner. Video analysis Was susceptible to bowlers clocking over 140 kmph, and struggled with outswingers early in his innings.

NICK IN TIME

In England’s seaming conditions, during the 2013 Champions Trophy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar got Gayle’s wicket, caught at first slip, with an outswinger.