160-170 totals produce exciting games: Parthiv Patel
Punjab Kings secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh. GT assistant coach Parthiv Patel highlighted that 160-170 totals create exciting, balanced contests between bat and ball, emphasising conditions as a key factor. Despite the loss, Patel prioritised securing two points, regardless of the scoring nature of the match.
NEW CHANDIGARH: It wasn’t a 200-plus slugfest that fans nowadays associate with the IPL. But what unfolded in New Chandigarh on Tuesday evening was Punjab Kings sneaking home by three wickets in the final over against Gujarat Titans. Parthiv Patel, GT’s assistant coach, wasn’t complaining.
“Obviously, there was a contest here between the bat and the ball. These 160-170 totals produce exciting, edge-of-the-seat games. There is a contest,” Patel said.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In an era where scores of 200-plus have become increasingly common, Patel stressed that conditions remain the biggest factor in shaping the nature of a T20 game.
“Conditions make a big difference whether it is going to be a balanced contest-oriented game”, said Patel. 129968649 As for Gujarat, the loss stings. But Patel’s pragmatism cuts through cleanly — the discussion around ideal scores is secondary to results.