The clash between SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) has consistently delivered high-octane cricket, with players pushing their limits to create memorable moments. 523 runs in a single night was the highest-ever total in IPL history beating RCB’s 263. Is it because of small boundaries or a flat pitch? Well, some believe that is the reason for it however Kevin Peterson disagrees.
Kevin Peterson on the size of the ground
I still can’t get my head around how many runs were scored on a big ground last night…🫣
In SA20 I noticed batters really advancing their 6 hitting skills. Now this last night.
There isn’t a ground anywhere big enough!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) March 28, 2024
Last night’s cricket match was an absolute run-fest! With a total of 34 sixes being hit by both SRH and MI batsmen, Kevin Peterson drew comparisons to the efforts of cricketers he witnessed during the South African T20 league. Did the players find it easier to clear the boundary at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Ground? Could it be due to its small size?
Kevin Peterson took X and wrote: “Still can’t get my head around how many runs were scored on a big ground last night… In SA20 I noticed batters really advancing their 6 hitting skills. Now this last night. There isn’t a ground anywhere big enough!”
Well, a Pakistani former cricketer has a different opinion.
Flat pitches, small boundaries, quick outfield. This is called IPL
A target of 278 😲 #MIvsSRH #IPL2024— Junaid khan (@JunaidkhanREAL) March 27, 2024
Dimension of the Boundaries
Straight Boundaries: The solid boundaries along the straight lines (long-on and long-off) measure approximately 69-71 meters.
Square Boundaries: The boundaries along the square lines (mid-wicket and cover-point) span around 66-69 meters.
Behind the Wickets: The boundaries behind the wickets are roughly 55-58 meters.
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