Despite a recent lean run, he still has an overall average of more than 50, which is no mean feat in these bowler-dominated times

Stunning strike rates, incredible depth in attacks, battered batters: a deep dive into an unparalleled era of bowler domination in Test cricket

Since away wins don't fetch extra points, India's fixture list since April 2018 worked against them

India started the series as slight favourites, but South Africa's fast bowlers used the home conditions superbly after the Centurion setback

Stats highlights from Trent Boult's Test career, as he became the fourth New Zealander to take 300 wickets

In the last five Tests in Cape Town, fast bowlers have averaged 22.95 runs per wicket, the best among South African venues

Stats highlights from Ross Taylor's long and storied international career

All the stats highlights from 2021, when ball dominated bat in Tests, Pakistan called the shots in T20Is, and ODIs faded into insignificance

His Test aggregate of 1708 in 2021 is the third-highest ever, but his numbers are even more astonishing given the general mediocrity around him

His biggest achievement has been his ability to consistently take wickets in Australia, a country which has generally been inhospitable to spinners

England have lost nine of their last 10 Tests in Australia, but with Root in form and a promising pace attack, they will hope to change the narrative

Ajaz also bowled a higher percentage of overs than any spinner in the first innings since 1952

Williamson's innings would have ended on 21 off 22 balls; he went on to score 85 off 48 balls

Removal of set batter, with lesser hitters to come, could have made the difference

The battles for the top positions at the Men's T20 World Cup have brought NRRs repeatedly into focus. Here's all you need to know about it

India have the advantage of playing the last Group 2 game, and will know the NRR calculations at play. But for that NZ need to first lose

South Africa play the second game on Saturday and will know what they need to qualify

New Zealand still on course but India could pounce if they slip up

Australia very much in the fray but their NRR is against them, while West Indies have left themselves a mountain to climb

Net run rate could play a part with Australia and South Africa best placed