A product of the COVID-19 lockdown, the "By the Barest of Margins" podcast was started by a group of Indian cricket fans as an idea born on a WhatsApp group after a conversation revolved around whether Steve Smith was genuinely great or just a statpadder.
The gang is back to review the third India vs Australia Test match. Vignesh Ananthasubramanian debuts on the podcast, as he joins host Aaditya, Prashanth, Sanket, and Dharmik. We talk about the pride that India can have at their display in Sydney, what options they have (not many) in Brisbane. The Australian fans also debate the captaincy of Tim Paine, the below-par series of Nathan Lyon, and a predictable response from Steven Smith.
6 Jan 2021
Episode 16 - From Mariana Trench to Mount Everest
Aaditya is joined by a thrilled trio of Abhyudaya, Hari and Prashanth, as the gang wax lyrical about the Indian captain Ajinkya Rahane after a famous Boxing Day Test win in Melbourne. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin find love amongst our panelists, while they also try and figure out where this win ranks among India's greatest ever Test wins.
2 Jan 2021
Episode 15 - 36 and Out
Aaditya is back on hosting duties, and is joined by Sanket and Dharmik to review Australia's performances in the first two Tests of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Steve Smith's barren start to the Australian summer, and a faltering batting line-up around him are our main talking points in this one. The panelists also make a case for Australia's bowling attack being given a raw deal because of the fragility of their batting lineup.
16 Dec 2020
Episode 14 - Thunder Down Under
Anirudh Srinivaas is our new host for our latest episode where we discuss the ODI and T20I series between India and Australia. He is joined by Australia fans Sanket and Dharmik, while Johns is our third guest. They discuss two flawed white-ball sides, where their strengths are, and what needs to be changed ahead of a big white-ball season coming up.
20 Sept 2020
Episode 13 - Desert Storm: Part 3 - KXIP, SRH and RR
Aaditya is joined by Anirudh Srinivaas and Karthik Raj, in the last part of our IPL Season Preview. Anirudh contends that there is a case for Kings XI Punjab to max out on their batting strength, even if it means leaving the bowling a little light. He says their season will depend on the performance of Chris Gayle. Karthik previews both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, and says that both teams have their fair share of issues, with an over-dependence on certain individuals. He is, though, excited to see the progress and development of a bunch of exciting youngsters from both these sides.
18 Sept 2020
Episode 12 - Desert Storm: Part 2- KKR, DC and RCB
Aaditya is joined by Rahul, Abhyudaya and Karthik, in the build-up to the IPL 2020, as they take a look at Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively. Rahul is thrilled about the flexibility that the KKR squad offers to the team management, and its suitability to different conditions. Abhyudaya speaks of a continuing love-hate relationship with the Delhi franchise, but thinks they might not be able to better last year's performance. Karthik is confident that RCB will better last year's performance, and puts them as one of the favourites to at least make the playoffs.
17 Sept 2020
Episode 11 - Desert Storm: IPL Preview Part 1 - Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings
Aaditya is joined by Hari Sankar and Anirudh Srinivaas in the first of our episodes previewing the 2020 IPL. Hari is buzzing about the Mumbai Indians' chances in the IPL, and is excited to see the big three of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya in action. Anirudh is not quite that excited for CSK, as he predicts a challenging time for MS Dhoni's men, despite the experience and know-how in their squad. All that and more, in this first of a three-part IPL Preview on "By the Barest of Margins".
16 Sept 2020
Episode 10 - The Big Knight Riders Flex! CPL 2020 Review
Aaditya is joined by Caribbean Cricket expert Karthikeya Manchala to review the Caribben Premier League. Both of them are in awe of runaway champions Trinbago Knight Riders, pleasantly surprised Daren Sammy's St. Lucia Zouks, disappointed by Guyana's batting. Above all, Jason Holder's captaincy is dissected for all the errors he made during the tournament, as defending champions Barbados Tridents didn't even make it to the semifinals.
3 Sept 2020
Episode 9 - Old Enemies, New Battle
Aaditya hosts and Sanket moves to the other side of the fence, also joined by Rahul and debutant Dharmik Sankhavara as this episode builds up to Australia's white-ball tour of England. Sanket dissects Australia's approach towards constructing their white-ball sides, and how their approach might be flawed. Dharmik is put on the spot with several questions about the Australian T20 side. Rahul, on the other hand, is looking forward to the big white ball returns for the likes of Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer.
28 Aug 2020
Episode 8 - Handshakes During a Pandemic
Sanket is joined by Rahul and Kashish as they review England's 1-0 series win over Pakistan. Have England found a superstar in Zak Crawley? Why did they decide to shake hands for the draw? What did Pakistan learn from this series? All that and more in our latest episode.
17 Aug 2020
Episode 7 - Time for the T20 party: CPL 2020 Preview
As T20 cricket returns with the CPL on August 18, Aaditya is joined by Karthikeya and Karthik to bring you a comprehensive preview of each team ahead of the tournament. How have Guyana got that middle order? How have Barbados managed to build that spin attack? HOW does someone miss a chartered plane? You have answers to these questions and more...
16 Aug 2020
Episode 6 - 19:29, A Tribute to MS Dhoni
Aaditya is joined by Johns, Prashanth, and two debutants in Harisankar and Anirudh Srinivaas. They go down memory lane on the night that MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket. His trusted lieutenant, who went with him everywhere he went, Suresh Raina, gets a special tribute as well. The panel also gives their favourite MS Dhoni moments in an India shirt, while also laying bare just what the legend of MS Dhoni meant to them.
11 Aug 2020
Episode 5 - Headingley 2019. Old Trafford 2020
Sanket is joined by Rahul, Johns and debutant Kashish Chadha. Rahul revels in the relief of England not losing the first Test of a home series for the first time in a while. Johns expresses his worries about the fragility of the Pakistani batting line-up. Kashish also ponders whether Yasir Shah is actually a problem for Pakistan, especially on overseas tours.
8 Aug 2020
Episode 4 - 329: Nine Years Apart
Aaditya is joined by Rahul, Prashanth, and Karthik to talk about Ireland's fabulous win in the 3rd ODI against England. Karthik talks about how Irish cricket must use this win as a launchpad, and kick on to post a few wins in ICC ODI Super League, while also lauding some brave decisions they took in the series. Rahul feels Moeen Ali's time in the ODI side might be done, while also not being impressed by England's death bowling. Prashanth lauds Eoin Morgan and England's decision to stick with Tom Banton for the duration of the series. The podcast concludes with a bunch of non-PhD holders discussing the Women's BBL.
3 Aug 2020
Episode 3 - Pakistan's English Summer
Sanket is joined in this episode by Rahul, and two first-time guests in Abhyudaya Tyagi and Johns Benny (@CricCrazyJohns). Following a short review of Ireland's ODI series against England, the focus on this episode shifts to Pakistan's upcoming three-match Test series against England. Do Pakistan have a chance against Ben Stokes? What team should they play? Can Babar Azam match what Virat Kohli and Steve Smith did in their respective tours to England? And, of course, in England's last home series for the current World Test Championship cycle, can they get the whitewash they desperately need, to stay in the hunt? Stick around till the end as each of our guests put on their predictors' hat as well!
29 Jul 2020
Episode 2 - From Red To White
Hosts Aaditya Narayan and Sanket Singbal are joined by Karthikeya Manchala, Rahul Vishwanathan and Karthik Raj in this episode as they review England's Test series win over the West Indies, and look ahead to post-COVID white-ball cricket, as Ireland play England. Karthikeya looks ahead to West Indies' Test future, with a few important changes to be made. Rahul dissects the second-string attack chosen by England for the ODI series against Ireland. And, we have the nerd of associate cricket, Karthik, giving us his views on whether Ireland can compete at all, even against a second-string England side.
22 Jul 2020
Episode 1 - The Hope That Kills
In this episode, host Aaditya Narayan is joined by Karthikeya Manchala, Prashanth Satish and Rahul Vishwanathan, as they look back on the second Test between England and the West Indies. Karthikeya dissects the problems surrounding the West Indies top order, while Rahul and Prashanth give their take on what England need to do when the third Test begins on Friday.
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