Slog Sweep
Also known as: slog-sweep, aggressive sweep
The slog sweep is a powerful, high-risk batting stroke where the batter sweeps a short-pitched or good-length ball over deep mid-wicket, aiming to hit it out of the ground for six.
It is a variant of the sweep but with maximum force and a much higher trajectory. The batter gets low, generates a long arc of the bat, and swings hard across the line, launching the ball over the leg-side boundary. Unlike the controlled sweep, the slog sweep sacrifices precision for power and is often used in the final overs of a limited-overs match when runs are needed quickly. It carries a significant risk of miscuing to mid-on or mid-wicket or picking out the deep fielder.
Example
With ten needed off the last over, the batter slog-sweeps a rank long-hop from the spinner over the deep mid-wicket rope for six.
Why it matters
The slog sweep is a match-winning stroke in T20 cricket. SwingVantage's cricket analysis (in development) will evaluate bat speed, swing arc, and foot position so batters can maximise power without sacrificing safety.
Related terms
- Sweep ShotThe sweep is a cross-bat shot played on one knee to a (usually spinning) good-length ball, sweeping it around to the leg side to counter turn and length.
- Reverse SweepThe reverse sweep is an attacking stroke where the batter kneels on the front knee and sweeps the ball to the off side — the mirror image of the conventional sweep, played in the opposite direction.
- T20 FormatT20 (Twenty20) cricket is the shortest mainstream format of the game — each side bats for a maximum of 20 overs — producing fast-paced, high-scoring matches typically completed in under three hours.
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