T20s

[KK Star]

IPL

Query: What is the best aggression to start off a T20 when batting first ?

Players: T20 Specialists like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Lasith Malinga, Brendon McCullum rarely put their hand up when needed. They are a bit underrated. Harbhajan Singh is underrated in IPL.

Scores: In the IPL, if I go at one bar less than full or at full while chasing 170+ score, I frequently get out for 100. I sometimes see scores of <50. In reality 150-160 is a competitive score. 180 is challenging but it is possible to chase. So, I would appreciate if there are more 'realistic' scores in IPL matches. International T20 games have been perfectly fine.

[Raver]

I usually start at 4-5 bars of aggression, but ramp it up after a few balls.

I agree the T20s can be a bit touchy. Often very low scores even around 120 can be competitive. I wonder if weather/ pitch condition are the real factor - presumably most T20s are played on pretty good pitches that dont have time to deteriorate, and I tend to see the bigger scores on 'good' pitches in game.

[KK Star]

Dew factor is also important in D/N matches especially in IPL. IPL teams are oriented for only T20s. So, 120 is a poor score even on Eden Gardens (spin-friendly) where you at least need 140 to defend. Another point that computer will never open with a spinner. I frequently see this strategic move in IPL and even in the Big Bash. Spin friendly tracks in India can help spinners when they open the bowling even in longer formats.

[KK Star]

Now I am getting some grip on T20s.
The strategy is to attack weaker bowlers.

[abhinavgupta]

Now I am getting some grip on T20s.
The strategy is to attack weaker bowlers.

Bowling Tips For T20s
It would be appreciated

[KK Star]

Be defensive. Try to keep a slip at the start of the innings.

[abhinavgupta]

Be defensive. Try to keep a slip at the start of the innings.

Best Line and length to bowl in t20s??

[KK Star]

I generally do not change those factors.

[Raver]

The best advice that I received was to pay close attention to your fielding settings - they can make a big difference in the shorter formats.

[Cook's Buttler]

I bat with 6 with one batsman at beginning to try and hold someone who is played in for later.