5 ways the IPL has changed the way cricket is played

3. Innovative batting

AB de Villiers

The advent of T20 cricket called for batsman to be more aggressive with the bat and also gave big hitters a chance to show their power and talent. As more players are getting familiar with the format, we are getting to see huge totals being chased effortlessly. Today, even a total of 180+ can be easily chased down with the right batting combination.

This is due to the fact that the batsmen had to reinvent themselves over the years. It isn’t just about power hitting like it was 10 years ago. Now, it has become about outsmarting the bowlers with good shot selection, timing and placement. The technique that the younger players use at the crease are impeccable. For example, we see players like Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant smacking the ball to almost any part of the ground.

What’s even more fascinating, is the fact that this technique has carried over into the 50-over format where a total of 320 is achievable on a decent batting track. This clearly shows the impact that the IPL has had on modern day batting. T20 batting is at its finest now and it is only expected to get better from here.