T20 has always been a batters' game and that has gone to a new level this IPL: Cummins | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Epaper
  • Economy
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Bazaar
    • Budget
    • Industry
    • NBR
    • RMG
    • Corporates
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Monday
May 12, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Epaper
  • Economy
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Bazaar
    • Budget
    • Industry
    • NBR
    • RMG
    • Corporates
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
T20 has always been a batters' game and that has gone to a new level this IPL: Cummins

Sports

Hindustan Times
29 April, 2024, 02:30 pm
Last modified: 29 April, 2024, 02:30 pm

Related News

  • Cummins, Hazlewood massive injury doubts for Australia's Champions Trophy campaign
  • Hridoy's BPL century earns nomination for ESPNcricinfo's T20 league batting performance of the year
  • James Anderson set for a T20 comeback with Lancashire after a decade
  • Cummins to lead Australia's big guns at Champions Trophy
  • Tamim becomes first Bangladeshi to enter T20’s 8000-run club

T20 has always been a batters' game and that has gone to a new level this IPL: Cummins

IPL 2024 has witnessed six 250 plus totals already with 200 no more a safe total. Prior this edition, 250 was only breached twice in the history of IPL.

Hindustan Times
29 April, 2024, 02:30 pm
Last modified: 29 April, 2024, 02:30 pm
Photo: BCCI
Photo: BCCI

T20 format has always favoured the batters and that has gone to a 'whole new level' in this Indian Premier League, feels Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins.

The Australian gave his thoughts following SRH's 78-run loss to defending champions Chennai Super Kings here on Sunday.

IPL 2024 has witnessed six 250 plus totals already with 200 no more a safe total. Prior this edition, 250 was only breached twice in the history of IPL.

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

"T20 is always on the batting side, and it has gone to a whole new level this season. The way we set up, we had the best chance if we got some really aggressive batters, and that's the way to win the tournament," Cummins said at the post-match press conference.

"Frankly, we don't have much options. It's not Test cricket, with the ball swinging around. There's not much sideways movement, and there's not much on the wicket either.

"So, a lot of times, the best way to get a wicket is to try and defend. Batters are getting better at hitting the ball out and even getting confident. It challenges you as a bowler. But, if you have a big total like 270-280 and if you can go at 9.00 as a bowler and make an impact, it could be match-winning," said the Australian.

Analysing the reason for the loss to CSK, he admitted that the side has some work to do while chasing.

"Hard to put a finger on it. Nothing really went to plan tonight. We're pretty well-suited to chasing, but it hasn't really come off yet. So yeah, it is something to work on," Cummins reckoned.

"There was definitely dew there; haven't seen so much at any other venue across the country. But, we failed to make the most of it, and they bowled well as well. So, it didn't really factor in this match as much as we would have liked."

Of their four losses, three of them have come chasing.

Cummins said while their openers have been commendable, middle-order needs to step up.

"Whenever the openers have gone off , it's been match-winning and crazy. In a few chases, we felt that we set up really well," he analysed.

"Different batters have stepped up throughout the tournament, and you need two or three guys to make an impact. But tonight, we never really got going, unfortunately.

"I am really happy about how the boys have been going about it. Even tonight, there were not too many reckless shots."

As for the struggles for the bowlers this season, Cummins felt that it could be possibly due to the wickets being drier.

"Haven't really seen too much of a difference with the white ball. It doesn't have as much swing as before, maybe because the wickets are drier. It's a tricky format, and I don't think there's a lot with the new ball," he said.

Cricket

IPL 2024 / T20 Cricket / Pat Cummins

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Illustration: TBS
    Awami League now officialy banned
  • Representational Image. Photo: Collected
    Govt to run more oil-fired power plants to ease load shedding: Energy adviser 
  • Govt bans publicising statements, contents or gatherings supporting AL
    Govt bans publicising statements, contents or gatherings supporting AL

MOST VIEWED

  • Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus holds a high-level meeting on the country's capital market at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on 11 May 2025. Photo: PID
    Chief adviser orders listing of SOEs, govt-linked MNCs to revitalise stock market
  • Bangladesh Bank. File Photo: Collected
    Govt can now temporarily take over any bank, NBFI
  • Governments often rely on foreign loans. Russia’s loans covered 90% of the Rooppur Nuclear Power plant project's cost. Photo: Collected
    18 engineers of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant dismissed following week-long unrest
  • Food, fertilisers, raw materials: NBR plans advance tax on 200 duty-free imports
    Food, fertilisers, raw materials: NBR plans advance tax on 200 duty-free imports
  • Solar power project in Chattogram. Photo: TBS
    Govt's 5,238MW grid-tied solar push faces tepid response from investors
  • Photo shows the high-level meeting with the LDC Graduation Committee held at the State Guest House Jamuna on Sunday, 11 May 2025. Photo: CA Press Wing
    CA Yunus urges swift, coordinated action for LDC graduation

Related News

  • Cummins, Hazlewood massive injury doubts for Australia's Champions Trophy campaign
  • Hridoy's BPL century earns nomination for ESPNcricinfo's T20 league batting performance of the year
  • James Anderson set for a T20 comeback with Lancashire after a decade
  • Cummins to lead Australia's big guns at Champions Trophy
  • Tamim becomes first Bangladeshi to enter T20’s 8000-run club

Features

Photo: Courtesy

No drill, no fuss: Srijani’s Smart Fit Lampshades for any space

1d | Brands
Photo: Collected

Bathroom glow-up: 5 easy ways to upgrade your washroom aesthetic

1d | Brands
The design language of the fourth generation Velfire is more mature than the rather angular, maximalist approach of the last generation. PHOTO: Arfin Kazi

2025 Toyota Vellfire: The Japanese land yacht

1d | Wheels
Kadambari Exclusive by Razbi’s summer shari collection features fabrics like Handloomed Cotton, Andi Cotton, Adi Cotton, Muslin and Pure Silk.

Cooling threads, cultural roots: Sharis for a softer summer

2d | Mode

More Videos from TBS

Public Rights Council wants 14 parties, including Jatiya Party, banned

Public Rights Council wants 14 parties, including Jatiya Party, banned

1h | TBS Today
Why are small depositors the main target of Dhaka Bank?

Why are small depositors the main target of Dhaka Bank?

3h | TBS Programs
Trump presses Zelensky to negotiate with Putin

Trump presses Zelensky to negotiate with Putin

4h | TBS World
How Trump's love of maps has shaken up geopolitics

How Trump's love of maps has shaken up geopolitics

18h | Others
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net