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The Wicket
The talking point of the series has been the wickets. From Rajkot to Mohali, the wickets have heavily favoured the batsmen and the bowlers have struggled to make any impression at all. Generally this isn’t the case. India normally prepares slow turners that brings India’s part timers into play and chokes the opposition.
However, it hasn’t been the same this time round. This is the beginning of the cricket season in India and the wickets have had even bounce, good carry and has been excellent for stroke play.
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Ranchi too promises to be a batting paradise. Although, the wickets at the JSCA international stadium behaved weirdly during the IPL and drew quite a flack, the Champions League T20 saw a complete makeover. The IPL game saw both Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore crumble but the Champions League T20 saw a score of 185 being chased down.
So, as far as the batsmen are concerned, good news again but if you are a bowler, well.
Verdict – Plant that front foot and hit through the line.
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