We frequently see surprise choices and poor tactical line-ups from coaches. Similarly, in Test cricket and other popular sports like football, both fans and bookmakers can guess accurately what players will be chosen to play.īut in the IPL, there are big squads to choose from. We have looked in-depth at the toss and what certain IPL team captains choose to do if they win the toss. But in the T20 format, there is an advantage in batting second. In Test cricket, the overwhelming philosophy has been that if you win the toss, you bat first. This sounds obvious, but you would be surprised how many tipsters and cricket fans talk about T20 cricket as if it is the same as T20 cricket. Be aware of differences between T20 and Test cricket
