In the wake of a record-breaking 2024 season, where batters plundered runs at an unprecedented rate, the Indian Premier League (IPL) entered 2025 bracing for even more stratospheric standards. An ultra-aggressive brand of batting had become the norm, and the race for the league’s first-ever 300-plus total was well and truly on — it felt … Read more
At a time when rising run rates have forced bowlers to dig deep into their bag of tricks, the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) has served a timely reminder: the yorker, when executed well, remains the most brutal weapon in a fast bowler’s arsenal. It’s a high-stakes delivery. Miss the mark, and it turns into … Read more
Indian Premier League (IPL) team Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 12-year existence can largely be divided into two eras – the first, anchored by David Warner and Kane Williamson, was characterised by bowling efficiency, while the ongoing second, helmed by Pat Cummins, is defined by an aggressive, batting-heavy approach. Interestingly, Sunrisers have thrived despite these starkly different philosophies, … Read more