Parthiv Patel, GT’s assistant coach, wasn’t complaining. “Obviously, there was a contest here between the bat and the ball. These 160-170 totals produce exciting, edge-of-the-seat games. There is a contest,” Patel said.
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In an era where scores of 200-plus have become increasingly common, Patel stressed that conditions remain the biggest factor in shaping the nature of a T20 game. “Conditions make a big difference whether it is going to be a balanced contest-oriented game”, said Patel.
As for Gujarat, the loss stings. But Patel’s pragmatism cuts through cleanly — the discussion around ideal scores is secondary to results. Whether it’s a high-scoring shootout or a tense chase of a modest total, the end goal remains unchanged. “Whichever match gives us two points, we would prefer that. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a 200-plus game or a 140 chasing-down game,” he said.
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