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Ahmedabad, May 2: Punjab Kings pacer Lockie Ferguson says bowlers will get some stick in a high-scoring tournament like IPL but they need to find ways to remain aggressive and restrict the flow of runs to be successful in the gruelling league.
The domination of batters has been so absolute in IPL 2026 that even a target in excess of 230 or even 250 often did not feel safe.
“IPL is just sort of a new competition on its own in the style of cricket that’s played here. It’s obviously high-scoring. So, you’re going to get hit for boundaries. That’s part of being a bowler,” Ferguson told media ahead of Punjab’s match against Gujarat Titans.
“It’s how do you bounce back the next ball and try to execute again. So, as long as the bowlers are being aggressive, trying to find ways to get batters out whilst also restricting runs, then they’re going to be in a good mindset,” he added.
So how does a bowler do that – depending on raw pace or variations? “I mean, extra pace comes with its benefits. Sometimes the faster you bowl, the faster it goes to the rope. But it’s an X-factor. You know, if you can get extra pace, then obviously the batter has less time to react.
“And then, you know, every modern-day cricketer has variables. They change the pace of the ball. They have different change-ups. So, it’s about adapting as much as possible and trying to learn what’s working on that particular day,” he said.
Ferguson joined PBKS a wee bit late after being with his wife – Emma – to welcome their first child – Beau.The Kiwi quick thanked the franchise for allowing him some family time.“I chose to have some time at home with my family, my newborn. And, you know, I can’t thank Punjab Kings enough for allowing me to do that. It’s obviously a hard decision from a cricket point of view to take time out to spend it at home,” he said. (PTI)
