Hyderabad, April 28 -- What we are witnessing in the IPL nowadays seems unreal. IPL battles were always intense affairs, but this time, almost every team is scoring 200 or more in their allotted 20 overs. More than 10 runs per over has become the norm. As an example, let us take the two matches that were played on April 25.

In one match, Rajasthan Royals (228 for 6) lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad (229 for 5) and in the other match, Delhi Capitals (264 for 2) lost to Punjab Kings (265 for 4). That means 986 runs were scored in a little less than 80 overs. Even in the heydays of Viv Richards and Clive Lloyd, such batting had not been on view. 

We are seeing a tsunami of runs. The game is all about big-hitting skills nowadays. T20 cricke...