IPL 2026: Bowlers haven’t cracked Powerplay code yet, says Jamieson
IPL's run-heavy season is challenging bowlers, with Delhi Capitals' Kyle Jamieson admitting it's tough to contain aggressive batting, especially in the Powerplay. He also voiced concerns about the Impact Player rule, believing it diminishes skill and affects all-rounders. Jamieson emphasizes bowlers must rely on their strengths, mixing pace and movement to outsmart batters.
NEW DELHI: The ongoing IPL season has opened with a run deluge. Close to 4,000 runs have been scored and bowlers have been bearing the brunt, forcing them to find a way and means to survive. Delhi Capitals’ Kiwi seamer Kyle Jamieson admits his tribe has been finding it extremely difficult to stop the marauding batsmen.
“How do you get guys out and slow them down in the Powerplay? It feels like teams are going hard in the Powerplay and setting up games from there. I don’t think anyone (bowlers) has fully cracked it unless the wicket offers something,” the 31-year-old said.
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“I think it (Impact Player rule) takes some skill out of the game. If you can bat deep, you don’t need the same level of batting skill as before. It also affects the role of allrounders.