The Change in Test Cricket Performance Following the Introduction of T20 Cricket

International cricket has evolved from predominantly Test cricket, to shorter formats of competition. With the high player overlap between formats, introduction Twenty20 (T20) is proposed have influenced and therefore tactical strategies coaches players should attempt implement. The aim this study was identify change in specific performance metrics following T20 across a 20-year period (2000-2020). A total 667 matches involving top eight Cricket Council (ICC) Test-cricket nations were analyzed. Overall, been associated with way which currently played. Results identified significantly ( p < 0.001) more runs being scored by sixes less fours. significant (17.4%; decrease also present percentage ending draws (23.5% 2000 6.4% 2020). Run rates increased for five teams (India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka), remained constant one team (West Indies), decreased two (Australia, England) entire studied. However, there no number days lasted, average continuing last into day (4.5 decreasing 4.3). Findings highlight that improving ability strike greater sixes, increase overall run rate, facilitate rotation when batting be focus alike. Future studies ascertain whether had an effect on One Day (ODI) variables while further considering impact home advantage quality, enhanced strategic decision-making.