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IPL 2026

44 articles · updated July 30, 2026

IPL 2026

How boundary dimensions quietly decide which spinner gets picked

Ground size is treated as background information, yet the distance to the rope on each side changes which bowling type can survive and therefore which players a side can realistically select.

Sarah Williams··3 min read

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Dew is a tactical variable, not an excuse

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Why a franchise auction rewards role clarity over raw averages

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Why a mid-match substitute rewrites batting order logic

A competition that lets a franchise introduce an extra player during the game does not simply add batting depth; it changes what every position in the order is being asked to do.

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