IPL Faces Backlash After PBKS Chase 265 vs DC, Fans Slam Flat Pitches
Concerns raised over bowlers struggling on consistently flat pitches.
IPL Faces Backlash After DC vs PBKS: Two seasons ago, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) smashed 277 runs against Mumbai Indians (MI), which was an extremely rare spectacle at the time. Scores over 200+ used to all but guarantee a win, but now, even near-300 scores are not safe. Punjab Kings (PBKS) chased down, 265 runs against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, and while there were plenty of fireworks, which has now become the norm in IPL games, a section of fans was disappointed with the substantial lack of balance between bat and ball, the fundamental element that makes this sport worth watching.
Here's a look at how some fans reacted to Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings chasing 265 runs against Delhi Capitals:
It is worth mentioning that PBKS chased the mammoth score down with 7 balls to spare. Later that day, Rajasthan Royals' 229-run target was chased down by Sunrisers Hyderabad with 9 balls to spare.
Notably, the T20 World Cup, which wrapped up not too long ago (also held majorly in India), once again saw competitive matches even with 170-180 run targets on the board, which fans had appreciated.
Whether the IPL continues being a run-fest, or any changes are made to the surfaces to offer something to the bowlers remains to be seen as of now.
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