Can’t Expect Consistency and Strike Rate of 295: Moody on Abhishek
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has seen its fair share of exciting performances, and one player who has caught the eye of many is Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) Abhishek Sharma. The young batter has been in impressive form, scoring 373 runs in the tournament so far. However, with great form comes great scrutiny, and Abhishek has faced questions about his consistency. In a recent interview, ex-Australia cricketer Tom Moody weighed in on the issue, stating that people cannot expect Abhishek to be consistent and play at a strike rate of 295.
Moody’s comments come after Abhishek’s impressive performance against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), where he smashed 20(59) at a strike rate of 295. While some may have questioned Abhishek’s ability to maintain such a high strike rate throughout the tournament, Moody believes that it’s unrealistic to expect a batter to be consistent and play at such a rapid pace.
“You can’t have both,” Moody said in an interview. “If you’re playing at a strike rate of 295, you can’t expect to be consistent. It’s one or the other. If you’re looking for consistency, you might not get that kind of strike rate. And if you’re looking for that kind of strike rate, you might not get consistency.”
Moody’s comments highlight the complexities of modern-day cricket, where players are expected to perform at an extremely high level while also being consistent throughout the tournament. Abhishek’s ability to play at a strike rate of 295 is undoubtedly impressive, but it’s also important to remember that such performances are not sustainable over a long period of time.
In the modern game, players are often expected to adapt to different situations and conditions, and this can lead to fluctuations in their performance. Abhishek’s ability to adjust to different situations and conditions is one of his greatest strengths, and it’s this adaptability that has allowed him to score runs at such a high strike rate.
However, it’s also important to remember that consistency is crucial in the IPL. The tournament is a long and grueling one, and players who can maintain a consistent level of performance over a prolonged period of time often have an advantage over those who can only perform in patches.
Abhishek’s performance in IPL 2025 has been impressive, but it’s also important to look at his performances over a longer period of time. While he has struggled with consistency in the past, his recent form suggests that he is capable of maintaining a high level of performance over a longer period of time.
In conclusion, Tom Moody’s comments highlight the complexities of modern-day cricket, where players are expected to perform at an extremely high level while also being consistent throughout the tournament. Abhishek Sharma’s ability to play at a strike rate of 295 is undoubtedly impressive, but it’s also important to remember that such performances are not sustainable over a long period of time. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how Abhishek adapts to different situations and conditions, and whether he can maintain his current level of performance over a longer period of time.
Source: https://x.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1924743393768558800
