A Comparative Review of Batting Strategies in Test and T20 Cricket
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JSPM’s Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, MCA Department (India)
JSPM’s Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, MCA Department (India)
JSPM’s Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, MCA Department (India)
JSPM’s Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, MCA Department (India)
Article Information
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13010201
Subject Category: Sports Science
Volume/Issue: 13/1 | Page No: 2322-2330
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2026-01-29
Accepted: 2026-02-04
Published: 2026-02-17
Abstract
Cricket has evolved dramatically with the rise of shorter formats, particularly T20 cricket, reshaping how players plan innings and approach shot selection. This study presents a comparative analysis of batting strategies between Test and T20 formats, combining quantitative performance data from international matches (2000–2024) with insights from selected peer-reviewed studies on performance analytics, biomechanics, cognitive behavior, and tactical modeling. The objective is to understand how risk appetite, scoring tempo, and decision-making differ across formats and how technological tools such as machine learning and video analytics enhance tactical awareness. Results show that T20 batting emphasizes aggression and situational adaptation, while Test batting remains grounded in patience and defensive mastery. Statistical trends indicate a 27 % increase in boundary frequency and a 45 % reduction in average innings duration in T20 matches. The comparative framework developed here integrates traditional performance metrics with modern data-driven indicators to provide a holistic understanding of batting strategies across cricket’s most contrasting formats.
Keywords
Cricket Analytics, Batting Strategies, Sport Analytics Comparative Study, Machine Learning
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