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[uknsaunders]

which are pathetic using today's bats. Even Atherton has commented on how much bigger bats are compared to when he played.

[tim2000s]

which are pathetic using today's bats. Even Atherton has commented on how much bigger bats are compared to when he played.

But Athers used a powerspot, which everyone knows had no middle!

[FvanN]

I have to agree that the rope was about 10-15 meters to close to the pitch but then again its the same for both teams and thats really what matters..

[ajm90]

They didnt look ridiculously small in distance 70m sides. But could altitude have had something to do with how far it was travelling easily?

[123*]

Isn't there literally no proof that altitude at least at this height we are talking makes a difference and rather just an urban myth? Although there must be something to it as almost everyone thinks it, or is it now a placebo?

[wilkie113]

Whether the boundaries were shorter or not, that is a fantastic knock!!

[ajm90]

Dont know if altitude makes a difference, but the tv graphics said the boundaries were 70m at the sides and that doesnt seem that small to me.

[wilkie113]

Definitely not small at all then lol! Someone said earlier the ropes were brought in a little I think, or I'm imagining it lol!

[Simmy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmS2xhvWpDY

pretty small ground tho

[Cover_Drive]

Quite small ground. Top edge went for six too!

[petehosk]

The ropes were taken in a little - but only 2 or 3 meters I believe due to health and safety! 

And yet you look as older matches and the spectators are sitting on the boundary rope!! 
I guess they mean health and safety for the fielders when they slide to stop a boundary - and they'd end up sliding into spectators or the boarding if the ropes remained where they were!!!!!
But as was said, 70m boundary is still more than enough I reckon! A miss-hit would result in a catch, so he still had to hit them well!
The funny thing about that innings is that you see them happen a lot in T20 matches, but the batsman normally holes out after 30 or 40 runs! But he kept on going and was just one of those when he seemed to be seeing it like a beachball! I prefer test matches, but I got to admit that it was fantastic viewing unless you're a Kiwi!
Richard Levi.....coming to an IPL near you soon!