Why Virat Kohli's knock fuels 'dying' anchors debate in T20 cricket
Updated On: 07 May, 2023 04:50 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Virat Kohli`s quickfire 46-ball-55 in a losing cause against Delhi Capitals on Saturday has fuelled the growing debate on the `dying` role of anchors in the T20 format
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Virat Kohli`s quickfire 46-ball-55 in a losing cause against Delhi Capitals on Saturday has fuelled the growing debate on the `dying` role of anchors in the T20 format. Chasing 182, Phil Salt put on a masterclass of T20 batting as he went hammer and tongs from ball one to ensure Delhi mowed down the target with 20 balls to spare. In contrast to the home team`s approach, RCB trudged to 23 for no loss in the first four overs before breaking loose to end with 51 in the powerplay.
Kohli`s approach of `taking the game deep` was understandable considering the non-performance of the middle-order but it potentially cost them 20 extra runs for what could have been a winning total. The game is changing rapidly and this IPL already has the most number of 200-plus totals scored in a season. The boom or bust approach has become the need of the hour and Salt epitomised that perfectly on Saturday night. Earlier in the season, Delhi head coach Ricky Ponting also expressed his doubts over the future of anchors in T20s.
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