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Brandon King's T20I Slump Raises Alarm Bells for West Indies

West Indies opener Brandon King has seen a significant dip in form in T20 Internationals since the last World Cup, averaging under 20 across 29 innings. His dot-ball percentage of 47.5% is the highest among top-order batters from full-member nations, indicating scoring stagnation. This poor run has continued into the ongoing T20 World Cup, where he has managed only 92 runs in six matches. While still a key player, these metrics highlight a pressing need for a tactical adjustment or improved shot selection.

Key Points: Brandon King's T20I Batting Struggles Analyzed

  • Poor average since last T20 WC
  • Alarmingly high dot-ball percentage
  • Disappointing ongoing World Cup run
  • Pressure on middle order increases
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T20 World Cup: Brandon King's T20I numbers raise concerns after another poor outing with bat

West Indies opener Brandon King's poor T20I numbers since the last World Cup, including a high dot-ball percentage and low average, raise concerns.

"Among the 25 batters... King has the lowest average and the highest dot-ball percentage. - Statistical Analysis"

Ahmedabad, February 26

West Indies batter Brandon King has endured a difficult run in T20Is since the conclusion of the last edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with numbers reflecting a significant dip in consistency at the top of the order.

Across 29 innings since the last T20 World Cup, King has scored 578 runs at an average of 19.93 and a strike rate of 130.76. He has registered four half-centuries, but his overall returns have not matched expectations for a top-three batter in modern-day T20 cricket.

More concerning is his dot ball percentage, which stands at 47.5 per cent -- an indicator of scoring stagnation during his innings. Among the 25 batters from full member teams who have batted at least 20 innings in the top three during this period, King has the lowest average and the highest dot-ball percentage.

In a format where power-hitting and strike rotation are critical, the inability to consistently convert good starts and maintain the scoring tempo has put added pressure on the batting middle order. As an opener, King's role involves both power-play exploitation and setting the tone early, where the returns have been inconsistent.

While he remains a key figure in the West Indies' white-ball setup, these metrics underline the need for either a tactical shift in approach or improved shot selection to regain rhythm.

The right-handed batter has had a disappointing run in the ongoing T20 World Cup, scoring only 92 runs in six matches, with the highest score being 35 runs off 30 balls against Scotland in their first match of the World Cup campaign.

King made 21 off 11 balls while opening the West Indies innings during the second Super Eight fixture in Ahmedabad, where the Windies set a challenging target of 177 runs for South Africa after being asked to bat first.

West Indies are at the top of the points table in Group 1 with an astonishing Net Run Rate of +5.35.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The stats don't lie. An average under 20 for a top-order batter over 29 innings is a serious concern. It's not just about a few bad games; it's a prolonged slump. The team management needs to have a tough conversation.
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Ananya R
It's a bit harsh to single him out when the team is at the top of the table with that amazing NRR! Cricket is a team sport. Maybe he's playing a specific role we don't fully understand? Just a thought.
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Vikram M
The problem is clear: he's not rotating the strike. In modern T20, you can't afford to play so many dot balls in the powerplay. He needs to work on his singles and doubles, not just look for boundaries. Technique seems to have become one-dimensional.
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Karthik V
Watching from India, we see how crucial a flying start is. If your opener gets stuck, the whole innings plan gets derailed. Hope he finds form soon - Windies are such an entertaining side to watch when they fire! 🤞
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Michael C
The article mentions a tactical shift. Maybe he should bat down the order? Let someone else take the aggressive role upfront, and he can play the accumulator. His current method as an opener isn't working for the team.

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