81 All Out

In the latest episode of the podcast we discuss the recent fourth-innings run-chases in Tests around the world. Since the start of 2021, there have been 58 instances of teams batting in the fourth innings - of which 27 have ended in victories. England, West Indies, India, and Pakistan have chased tall targets and we explore whether there has been a significant shift in how teams approach the run-chase. Buy Cricket Beyond the Bazaar (recently republished by 81allout)India (hardback) | India (paperback, e-copy)Australia (hardback, paperback, e-copy)USA (hardback, paperback, e-copy)UK (hardback, paperback, e-copy)Canada (hardback, paperback, e-copy) Talking Points: The recent increase in teams achieving the target in the fourth-innings The high preparedness of bowlers before matches - and the predictable drop in intensity as Tests runs their course Rewind to the 2000s - when more teams chased targets The difficulty of bowling negative in this era - against batsmen with great range The T20 effect on Test