Published Oct 23, 2026, 9:31 AM ET · Updated 21 days ago · 1 source
White-ball cricket's rule and equipment changes tilt balance toward batters
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Changes to the white ball, flatter pitches, bigger bats, shorter boundaries and IPL-driven scoring demands have shifted T20 cricket's balance toward batters, so a ball that swings is needed to give bowlers a fair chance.