# Verixa — Full Content Index > Verixa is a cricket stats and explainer site covering cricket rules, terminology, player comparisons, tournament analysis, and interactive calculators (net run rate, strike rate, economy rate, bowling average, DLS method, and more). Ball-by-ball data sourced from Cricsheet. Based in India, written for cricket fans, beginners, and fantasy players. > For the condensed version, see: https://verixa.in/llms.txt --- ## Data Sources & Methodology Verixa uses the following primary data sources: - **Cricsheet** (https://cricsheet.org/) — Ball-by-ball data for international and franchise cricket matches in YAML/JSON format - **Cricbuzz API** — Live scores, player profiles, and match schedules - **ICC Official Rankings** — Rankings data synchronised periodically from ICC source All statistics are calculated from raw ball-by-ball data using documented formulas. The methodology is described at https://verixa.in/data-methodology. Verixa's editorial standards are documented at https://verixa.in/editorial-policy. Corrections are handled via https://verixa.in/corrections. --- ## Rules & Terminology Guides ### What Is a Maiden Over in Cricket? URL: https://verixa.in/guides/what-is-a-maiden-over-in-cricket-explained-simply Summary: A maiden over is an over in which no runs are scored off the bat or awarded as extras (except leg byes). A wicket maiden is a maiden over in which a wicket also falls. The term dates back to early cricket terminology. ### What Is a No Ball in Cricket? URL: https://verixa.in/guides/whats-a-no-ball-in-cricket-understanding-this-key-rule Summary: A no ball is an illegal delivery penalised with one extra run. Causes include overstepping the crease, dangerous bowling, and fielding violations. In limited-overs, a no ball results in a free hit on the next delivery. ### What Is DRS in Cricket? URL: https://verixa.in/guides/what-is-drs-in-cricket-explained-for-beginners Summary: The Decision Review System (DRS) allows players to challenge on-field umpire decisions. It uses ball-tracking (Hawk-Eye), UltraEdge, and Hot Spot. The "umpire's call" zone means that if the ball is clipping the stumps, the original decision stands. ### What Is a Super Over in Cricket? URL: https://verixa.in/guides/what-is-a-super-over-in-cricket-rules-explained Summary: A Super Over is a one-over-per-side tiebreaker used when a limited-overs match ends in a tie. After the 2019 World Cup final controversy, ICC rules changed so that if the Super Over itself is tied, further Super Overs are played until a winner emerges. ### LBW (Leg Before Wicket) Explained URL: https://verixa.in/guides/leg-before-wicket-lbw-in-cricket-a-simple-explanation Summary: LBW is a dismissal mode where the ball would have hit the stumps but was intercepted by the batter's body (usually the pads). The ball must pitch in line or outside off stump, and the impact must be in line with the stumps (unless the batter is not offering a shot). ### What Is Obstructing the Field? URL: https://verixa.in/guides/what-is-obstructing-the-field-in-cricket-a-simple-guide Summary: A rare dismissal where a batter deliberately obstructs a fielder's attempt to field the ball, take a catch, or effect a run out. Under current rules, this includes "handled the ball" which was merged into this dismissal mode in 2017. ### Cricket Fielding Positions Explained URL: https://verixa.in/guides/understanding-cricket-fielding-positions-a-simple-guide Summary: A comprehensive guide to all cricket fielding positions including slips, gully, point, cover, mid-on, mid-off, fine leg, deep square leg, third man, and others. Each position is named, diagrammed, and explained in context. ### Why Is Test Cricket Played for Five Days? URL: https://verixa.in/guides/why-is-test-cricket-played-for-five-days Summary: Test cricket evolved from timeless matches to five-day fixed-length matches. The format allows tactical depth unavailable in limited-overs cricket, including reverse swing, spin on Day 4-5 pitches, and declarations. ### Understanding the DLS Method URL: https://verixa.in/guides/understanding-the-dls-method-how-rain-impacts-cricket-scores Summary: The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method recalculates targets in rain-affected matches using a resource table. Each team has "resources" (wickets × overs remaining); when rain reduces overs, the target is adjusted based on resources available relative to resources used. --- ## Stats & Strategy Guides ### How to Calculate Net Run Rate URL: https://verixa.in/guides/how-to-calculate-net-run-rate-in-cricket Summary: NRR = (Total Runs Scored ÷ Total Overs Faced) − (Total Runs Conceded ÷ Total Overs Bowled). Key rules: bowled-out teams are capped at full overs for calculation; chasing teams that win early use actual overs faced; Super Over runs are excluded; no-result matches are excluded entirely. ### Why Net Run Rate Is a Game-Changer in Tournaments URL: https://verixa.in/guides/why-net-run-rate-is-a-game-changer-in-cricket-tournaments Summary: NRR is the primary tiebreaker when teams are level on points in the league stage. Teams can strategically manipulate NRR through margin of victory, speed of chase, and controlled bowling economy. --- ## Calculators ### Net Run Rate Calculator URL: https://verixa.in/calculators/net-run-rate-calculator Summary: Interactive calculator for NRR using the formula (Runs Scored ÷ Overs Faced) − (Runs Conceded ÷ Overs Bowled). Includes 10 worked examples, IPL/World Cup qualification scenarios, and common calculation mistakes. ### Required Run Rate Calculator URL: https://verixa.in/calculators/required-run-rate-calculator Summary: Calculates the runs per over needed to reach a target. Formula: Required Run Rate = Runs Remaining ÷ Overs Remaining. ### DLS Method Calculator URL: https://verixa.in/calculators/dls-method-calculator Summary: Estimates revised targets in rain-affected matches using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern resource percentage model. ### Batting Strike Rate Calculator URL: https://verixa.in/calculators/batting-strike-rate-calculator Summary: Strike Rate = (Runs Scored ÷ Balls Faced) × 100. Includes format-specific benchmarks. ### Bowling Economy Rate Calculator URL: https://verixa.in/calculators/bowling-economy-rate-calculator Summary: Economy Rate = Runs Conceded ÷ Overs Bowled. Includes format-specific benchmarks for Tests, ODIs, and T20s. ### Batting Average Calculator URL: https://verixa.in/calculators/batting-average-calculator Summary: Batting Average = Total Runs Scored ÷ Number of Times Dismissed. A not-out does not count as a dismissal. ### Bowling Average Calculator URL: https://verixa.in/calculators/bowling-average-calculator Summary: Bowling Average = Runs Conceded ÷ Wickets Taken. Lower is better. ### Bowling Strike Rate Calculator URL: https://verixa.in/calculators/bowling-strike-rate-calculator Summary: Bowling Strike Rate = Balls Bowled ÷ Wickets Taken. Measures how frequently a bowler takes wickets. ### Powerplay Calculator URL: https://verixa.in/calculators/powerplay-calculator Summary: Analyzes scoring rates and wicket fall patterns during powerplay overs in limited-overs cricket. ### Player Rating Calculator URL: https://verixa.in/calculators/player-rating-calculator Summary: Multi-factor rating system evaluating batting, bowling, and fielding contributions across formats. --- ## Player Stats & Comparisons - **Player Database**: https://verixa.in/players — Individual player profiles with career stats across Test, ODI, T20I, and IPL. Each profile includes batting stats (runs, average, strike rate, centuries, fifties), bowling stats (wickets, average, economy, strike rate), and ICC rankings. - **Player Comparisons**: https://verixa.in/players/compare — Side-by-side statistical comparisons between any two players. - **Head-to-Head Records**: https://verixa.in/players/head-to-head — Direct match-up records between players. --- ## Rankings - **ICC Cricket Rankings**: https://verixa.in/rankings — Live ICC batting, bowling, and all-rounder rankings for Test, ODI, and T20I. 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