South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, now with Gujarat Titans for IPL 2025, voiced his opinions on the increasing trend of high-scoring matches in the IPL, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balance between bat and ball. He believes that excessive focus on batting could diminish the essence of cricket.
Rabada believes that while the game should evolve, it shouldn’t solely favor batsmen, stressing the necessity of maintaining a balance between batting and bowling to preserve the essence of cricket. He also acknowledged that high-scoring games are entertaining, but not if every match follows the same pattern. He added that cricket should not be reduced to just “batting,” highlighting the importance of bowling and fielding.