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The comparison between the 1992 WC and the 2015 WC

Started by clevermike2 REPLIES334 VIEWS· 13 Mar 2015, 16:06
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clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
13 Mar 2015, 16:06
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13 Mar 2015, 16:06#1

Both these tournaments were played in Australia and NZ and the results indicate how much batting changed in the intervening period.  There was a  song and dance about batting technique elsewhere - but fact is batting technique nowadays is of secondary importance - the rpo is the real issue in this case.   


The highest score recorded by any side in 1992 was 312 runs in a game between SriLanka and Zimbabwe.   Scores above 250 runs were rarities as well.


Now onto 2015.  With one or two notable exceptions in 2015 winning sides had to score above 300 runs to be assured of a victory.   There were even three scores above 400 recorded.  


The question is what changed in the last 23 years.   The answer is simple - at the time the games were played as shortened versions of test games - without much difference in approach.   Technical correct batting technique was the norm and the principle was to build an innings at run rates of about 3 to 3,5 rpo and only in the last few overs in an innings did teams play differently.


Nowadays the whole approach is different - correct technique is still an asset, but a minor one at that.   Today it is all about innovation - about piling up runs throughout the innings trying to get to  6 rpo in the first 10 overs and - maintaining that rate until the next power play and forgetting all about technique and hitting out at every ball in the last ten overs.           

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AgPleezDeddyClub Pro900 posts
13 Mar 2015, 18:08
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13 Mar 2015, 18:08#2
Good read Mike, nice analysis. Crazy how things have changed, against UAE I was disappointed with our score, even though it was 340+ haha
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CeradynePro9,374 posts
14 Mar 2015, 01:19
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14 Mar 2015, 01:19#3
Rule changes? Primarily to promote higher run rates to attract spectators. Power plays that wasn't part of the game in 1992. I am not denying that the attitude and approach to the game has changed but a lot of the changes in approach and attitude were made possible due to changes in the laws.  
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