Ask CricViz: Who has best DRS record and are left-handers better?
BBC Sport explores statistical questions from its readers regarding cricket. Here are some intriguing answers from the first round of 'Ask CricViz'.
Best DRS Record and Left-Handed Batters
During England's first Test against Pakistan, BBC Sport readers inquired about the effectiveness of left-handed batters and the DRS (Decision Review System) system.
Question: Are left-handers better and when will Root catch Tendulkar?
Answer:
- DRS Conversion Rate: In Tests with available data, only 3.2% of bowlers who took wickets in two consecutive balls converted it to a hat-trick. Josh Tongue has had two wickets in two balls on four occasions without achieving a hat-trick.
- Joe Root's Partnerships: Joe Root has formed 50+ run partnerships with 45 distinct batting partners, tied for the most in Test history with Shivnarine Chanderpaul. He has also been part of 88 100+ partnerships, matching Rahul Dravid's record.
- Most Effective Bowlers: Mohammad Hafeez leads with a 41% percentage of balls projected to hit the stumps, among all bowlers in the ball-tracking era (2006 onwards). Among pace bowlers, Paul Collingwood has the highest rate at nearly 19%.
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