Dr Paul Hawkins, inventor of Hawk-Eye
On the final day at Lord's Hawk-Eye was able to identify that variable bounce has caused the downfall of many of the batsmen – particularly those out LBW.
By contrast, our exclusive Hawk-Eye data shows that the bounce was actually very even during the first day's play at Trent Bridge, so why have 17 wickets fallen in a single day?
The Hawk-Eye information shows that the main concern for the batsmen on this wicket was the amount of movement off the seam the quick bowlers have been able to generate.
Both England and Australia bowlers were able to take full advantage of this, resulting in 13 out of the 17 wickets on Thursday being out caught. Also it seemed that a high percentage of balls which beat the batsmen also found the edge.
The graphic (above) highlights the difficulties the batsmen were under and shows the ball which dismissed Alec Stewart. Although Stewart will not be too impressed with his shot, the ball from Glen McGrath which got him deviated off the wicket by a massive 4.4 degrees.
This is put nicely into context when one considers that the average amount of deviation achieved by Ashley Giles at Edgbaston (a spinner bowling on turning wicket) was only 3.4 degrees.
Although the crowd at Trent Bridge on Thursday had excellent value for their money, Hawk-Eye would suggest that the wider delivery should be left alone otherwise those with tickets for the weekend may be entitled to a refund!
Click the Launch Hawk-Eye button at the top of the page and then use the "DEVIATION" Analysis mode to see this information for yourself – use the help to ensure you understand what the graphic is showing you!
3 Aug, 2001
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