‘T20 has gone to a new level in this IPL’: SRH skipper Pat Cummins after defeat against CSK cricket news

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins believes the T20 format has always been in favor of the batsmen and it has gone to a ‘whole new level’ in this Indian Premier League. The Australian gave his thoughts after SRH’s 78-run defeat to defending champions Chennai Super Kings in Chepauk on Sunday. IPL 2024 has already seen totals of over 250 six times, now a total of 200 is no longer safe. Before this edition, the 250 mark had been broken only twice in the history of the IPL.

“T20 always favors batting and this season it has gone to a whole new level. The way we have prepared, if we had some very aggressive batsmen, we would have had the best chance and that would have been our best chance to win the tournament.” There is a way.” Cummins said in the press conference after the match.

“To be honest, we don’t have many (bowling) options. This is not Test cricket where the ball swings. There is not much side movement and there is not much on the wicket either.”

“So, at times, the best way to get wickets is to try and defend. Batsmen are getting better at hitting the ball and are even gaining confidence. As a bowler it is important for you The challenge is there. But, if you have a big score like 270-280 and if you can go in at 9.00 and make an impact, it can be a match-winner,” the Australian said.

Analyzing the reason behind the loss to CSK, he admitted that the team has some work to do while chasing the target.

“It’s hard to put a finger on it. Nothing really went as planned tonight. We’re pretty much in the chase, but it hasn’t really come out yet. So yes, it’s something (we’re) Need) to work,” Cummins admitted.

“There was definitely dew; no other place across the country saw that much dew. But, we failed to make the most of it, and they bowled well too. So, it (dew) didn’t really have any impact. Didn’t fall.” “As much as we would like in this match.” Three of their four defeats have come while chasing.

Cummins said that his openers are commendable, but the middle order needs to step up.

“Whenever the openers have gone (to score), it has been match-winning and crazy. Chasing a few targets, we felt we set up really well,” he analysed.

“Individual batsmen have performed well throughout the tournament and you need two or three guys to make an impact. But unfortunately tonight, we never really got going.

“I’m really happy with how the boys are going about it. Even tonight, there weren’t too many sloppy shots.” As far as the bowlers’ struggles this season are concerned, Cummins believes that it could possibly be due to the wickets being dry.

“Really there hasn’t been much difference with the (new) white ball. It doesn’t have as much swing as before, probably because the wickets are dry. It’s a tricky format and I don’t think there’s any change in it.” A lot with the new ball,” he said.

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