Chris Gayle attributes low-scoring games in USA leg of ICC T20 World Cup to jet-lagged pitches

West Indies batting great Chris Gayle has put the blame on “jet-lagged and tired” pitches for the numerous low-scoring games in the USA leg of the T20 World Cup. The drop-in pitches were prepared in Florida using techniques honed at Adelaide Oval in Australia, but the pitches seemed to favor the bowlers more than the batsmen.

Gayle expressed his concerns during a press conference, highlighting the sluggish nature of the wickets in the tournament. He mentioned that the pitches in the USA seemed to lack the usual zest and energy due to the long travel from Australia, resulting in low-scoring matches.

Despite the pitch woes, the T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa promises to be an exciting clash. Gayle singled out India’s Jasprit Bumrah as a key player who could impact the outcome of the match. Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament, with India looking to reclaim the title they last won in 2007, while South Africa aims to lift their first senior World Cup trophy.

Gayle praised the ICC for promoting the game in the USA and lauded South Africa for reaching their first T20 World Cup final. With two strong teams facing off in the final, Gayle found it hard to predict a winner and expects a highly competitive match.

The T20 World Cup has witnessed some thrilling moments, and the final between India and South Africa at Kensington Oval in Barbados is set to be a fitting conclusion to the tournament.