Par score doesn’t exist anymore: Arshdeep on high totals in IPL

Arshdeep Singh

India's highest wicket-taker in T20I, Arshdeep Singh, commented on the high-scoring trends after his side, Punjab Kings' 11-run victory over the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

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Arshdeep, who was the highest wicket-taker for his side with the two important wickets of Sai Sudharsan and Sherfane Rutherford, believes there are no par scores anymore in the format. He also praised Impact Substitute Vijaykumar Vyshak for consistently finding the wide yorker in pressure situations and allowing his side to control the game. "The thought was simple and very clear - make them hit to the off-side, it is not easy to hit there. If they hit a good shot, clap, say well played, and go again.

"Credit goes to all the batters who went in and smashed from ball number one. That's how it goes in this format nowadays. There is no par score, 240, 250, 260 - score as much as possible and then try and defend it," said Arshdeep in the post-game presentation.

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