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Star Australian batter David Warner believes that the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2024 which will be held in the West Indies and the United States won't be seeing the mammoth scores of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. He also highlighted how flat pitches and short boundaries have made it possible for teams to score humongous scores.
Teams have breached the 250-run mark numerous times and Sunrisers Hyderabad alone have crossed the 265-run mark thrice. They have broken the previous record of the highest IPL score three times already. Their astonishing batting skills are one of the biggest highlights this season.
Warner on IPL effect at T20 World Cup 2024
David Warner believes that the pitches in West Indies will support the bowlers, unlike the flat ones in the IPL. He also said that the pitches there would be slow and would also provide turn to the bowlers.
"They can be slower and they're gonna turn a bit. The wickets tend to get a little bit lower and slower," Warner told reporters.
"Even when we played there in the 2010 World Cup, the pitches weren't high-scoring. That's when you did need an anchor, someone like Mike Hussey came out and scored runs for us. He had to come and sort of knock it around,” he added.
Warner highlights how flat pitches support big scores in IPL
"It's gonna be completely different there. Add the natural elements as well. They're going to be predominantly day games, I think, because of the timings. So that plays a big factor. The wickets have been very good. They've been very flat, very compact and very high-scoring," said Warner.
"And when you've got small boundaries, you're going to see very high scores. Back in the day there used to be turn and you couldn't get those scores. Also, the lacquer on the ball is staying longer and hence it's not getting chewed up, and hence very little turn on offer," Warner concluded.
David Warner and Delhi Capitals will be playing their next game against Gujarat Titans. Both DC and GT will be eyeing a better spot in the points table.
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