How Do Teams Identify the Weakest Bowler to Attack? | CricLogic
How Do Teams Identify the Weakest Bowler to Attack? A batter blocks one bowler, rotates strike against another, and suddenly attacks the next for 18 runs in an over. To a casual viewer, it can look spontaneous. In modern cricket, it often is not. Teams increasingly plan their attacks around specific bowlers, phases, matchups, boundary […]
Read MoreDo Teams Save Wickets for the Final Five Overs?
Fifteen overs have passed. The batting team still has six or seven wickets in hand. The score may look slightly below expectation. A few singles have been accepted. Some risky boundary options have been ignored. From the outside, it can feel as if the batting side has waited too long. Then the final five overs […]
Read MoreWhy Are Yorkers So Difficult to Hit? The Science Explained
Why Are Yorkers So Difficult to Hit? The bowler begins the run-up. The batter knows what may be coming. It is the final over. The field is spread. A boundary is needed. The batter is ready for pace, expecting the ball to be full and already planning the swing. Then the ball lands almost underneath […]
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