Kohli's knock fuels 'dying' anchors debate in T20 cricket
New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) Virat Kohli's 55 off 46 balls in a losing cause against Delhi Capitals has fuelled the growing debate on the "dying" role of anchors in the T20 format.
Chasing 182, Phil Salt put on a masterclass of T20 batting as he went hammer and tongs from ball one to ensure Delhi mowed down the target with 20 balls to spare. In contrast to the home team's approach, RCB trudged to 23 for no loss in the first four overs before breaking loose to end with 51 in the powerplay.
Kohli's approach of "taking the game deep" was understandable considering the non-performance of the middle-order but it potentially cost them 20 extra runs for what could have a been a winning total at the Feroz Shah Kotla. He scored 19 off the first 18 balls he faced.
