Pressure Index: A Markov Dive into T20 Cricket Chases

We dissect a paper that uses an order-3 Markov chain and a weighted Pressure Index to quantify 'pressure' in T20 cricket run chases across 6,500+ matches (2003–2025). The PI tracks current vs. initial run-rate with wicket weighting, and stays under 0.5 as a near‑certain win signal; we illustrate with SA vs India (2018) and Australia vs NZ to show momentum in action. We also explore home-field advantages in the death overs and the provocative idea of pressure-specialist players shaping future squads.

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