I’m on PS4 and am finding overthrows to be more generous than ever. What tends to happen is that the fielding side throw to the bowler who is halfway up the wicket, not at the bowler’s end. So the ball will often go past his feet because he’s not quite ready to collect the ball.
Also, the missed dives are still pretty poor and prominent enough to be a bit disappointing even if I’m benefiting!
The AI seemed to set better fielding in the Test that I’m playing, namely halfway behind square (Leg side), creating risk to the flick around the corner… as if the amazing wicketkeepers hadn’t already made this riskier! I hope that the AI apply this in limited overs too as that’s my get out shot but if it’s riskier then I’m all for it, making the game harder.
I’m currently on default settings but have upped min/max and visual speed. You get use to it though so I’m going to adjust marker/BQ. I’ve been going round in circles with custom difficulties following each patch.
Famous last words but AI batting seems less scripted, feels more like genuine battles/working overs, lots of variety in contributions throughout order. Even the bowling, spin at least has made me leave the ball more, so things are a little more C19 in a good way.
Some of the shots such as straight drives feel so rewarding. I effectively do a career as England with all my own kits/created players and play T10 Internationals on top of the others. The unlimited customisation that this game allows can still be celebrated like previous versions, particularly if the gameplay is feeling much better.
Well, I’m off to give Josh Cobb his international debut!