Hello everyone. I'm Tanmay and I've recently begun to speedrun this game after seeing a Reddit post about it. I've been playing this game on and off since the last 10-11 years now but only seen it from a speedrunning angle from a week or so.
Coming to a speedrunning POV, I think this way is the best method to do it now.
- Choose your team as Australia :
I've tried running the game only as India and Australia till now but Australia seems like a better option as Warne and McGill give you a good amount of control on the ball. I don't know if there's a better spin duo in the game.
- Choosing the opposition as Canada :
Canada has all 11 right-handed batsmen. Left-handed batsman seem a bit difficult to get out (at least to me) so having a team full of right handers is better. Also Canada is pretty weak as well so probably a bit easier to dismiss the team.
- Setting Pitch conditions as Wet/Damp :
I don't know if the bounce of a wet or a damp pitch varies, they seem pretty same to be at first inspection. If there's a difference, please let me know. Also, not aware if overhead conditions play any role on the bounce.
- Choose to bowl/ Let the opposition bat :
Either you win the toss and bowl or let the opposition bat first up. On the rare occasion the opposite team decides to bowl, I just reset the game. Also, winning or losing the toss doesn't have any impact on you getting the control of the player. It's usually about 30 seconds before you get control of the player in any situation.
- Try to get batsmen bowled :
LBWs take up more time as the screen shows the umpire (often pauses before giving it out) and the player appealing as well. Bowled dismissals save you some amount of time. For the last wicket i.e. the 20th dismissal, getting the batsmen LBW seems to save a bit of time as the screen doesn't show the umpire for the last wicket.
- Declare :
Hitting a six and declaring immediately seems like the fastest way to finish your batting innings.
A perfect inning i.e. getting 20 wickets in 20 balls still eludes me, it's achievable with a bit of practice and luck. If there's any advice or technique you have, share it as well.
Zimbabwe also has 10 right handers for tests and scotland for limited over matches
A perfect guide on the run. Could potentially be a better combo of bowlers in game but Warne/MacGill do the trick consistently. Sub 5:30 is very possible with enough luck, something that has been avoiding me lately hahaha
