Priya Raghavan covers cricket and the Indian Premier League from Mumbai. Her reporting runs on numbers as much as on lore: batting-average decay, spin-friendly venues, team payroll math, and the quiet decisions that decide a series before the toss.
Recent work
Afghanistan's Test Debut Against India Marks Cricket's Greatest Underdog Story
Afghanistan faces India in their first-ever Test match between the nations, representing a historic milestone for cricket's most inspiring rise. The team that has stunned major powers in limited-overs cricket now confronts the ultimate challenge in the format where India remains nearly unbeatable at home.
Gujarat Titans' Championship DNA Meets RCB's Eternal Quest in High-Stakes Encounter
Gujarat Titans face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a clash between championship pedigree and trophy ambition. GT's tactical approach under Hardik Pandya's leadership meets RCB's star-studded lineup anchored by Virat Kohli, with both teams fighting for crucial playoff positioning in the IPL standings.
SRH and RR Navigate Elimination Mathematics in IPL's Tightest Playoff Race
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals enter the IPL 2026 Eliminator with contrasting approaches to high-pressure cricket. The winner-takes-all fixture exposes how modern tournament structures create distinct psychological pressures that separate championship contenders from early exits.
RCB's Steep Chase Against KKR Exposes IPL's Playoff Mathematics
Kolkata Knight Riders posted a commanding 192/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, putting immense pressure on the chasing side at 81/1. The match situation exemplifies how individual performances cascade into playoff calculations that reshape the tournament's final phase.
LSG vs RR: Middle-Table Desperation at Ekana Stadium
Tonight's IPL clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals represents more than mid-table positioning — it's a test of whether expensive squad builds can solve tactical weaknesses under pressure.