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• IPL 2024, T20 World Cup 2024
• 05/27/2024
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Mitchell Starc, a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their victorious IPL 2024 campaign, has shared his insights on the upcoming T20 World Cup, suggesting that the tournament will not witness the same high scores seen in the IPL. The T20 World Cup, co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA, is set to present different challenges for teams and players.

IPL vs. T20 World Cup: Different Playing Conditions

Starc noted that the IPL 2024 saw exceptionally high scores, with teams frequently posting and chasing massive totals. This was largely due to the batting-friendly pitches and the presence of the Impact Player rule, which allowed teams to bolster their batting line-ups significantly. However, he believes that such scores will not be common in the T20 World Cup due to several key differences.

“There is an Impact Player Rule here and not in the T20 World Cup. You are going to have to rely more on your all-rounders. You cannot put your batting all-rounder at number 8, like you do in the IPL. I don’t think that you will see these kinds of high scores in the T20 World Cup, purely because there will be one less batter,” Starc explained during the post-match press conference after KKR’s IPL victory.

Starc also highlighted the contrasting pitch conditions between India and the venues for the T20 World Cup. Indian pitches during the IPL were highly conducive to batting, leading to high scores and challenging conditions for bowlers. In contrast, he expects the West Indies and the USA pitches to offer more assistance to bowlers, especially as the tournament progresses and the pitches wear down.

“Batters have been more brave in the powerplay. They are striking the ball better as we have seen in the IPL. Particularly, the wickets have been good. They will not be the same in the West Indies; it will turn, and they will be more tired. In the back end of the tournament, it may spin more and stay low and slow. Hopefully, the bowlers will play a bit more role in the World Cup than they have played in the IPL,” Starc said.

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Role of Bowlers in the World Cup

Starc emphasized the critical role that bowlers are expected to play in the T20 World Cup. With pitches likely to offer more turns and becoming slower, spinners and pace bowlers who can adapt to these conditions will be crucial. Starc’s experience and skill set will be pivotal for Australia as they aim to secure their second T20 World Cup title.

As Australia prepares for the T20 World Cup, Starc’s analysis underscores the importance of adapting to different playing conditions and the strategic use of all-rounders without the Impact Player rule. The tournament promises to be a different ball game, with lower scores and greater emphasis on bowling prowess, contrasting sharply with the high-scoring spectacle of the IPL.