When playing a 'Slog', a batsman is likely to want to score quickly therefore it is likely to be used in a Twenty20, Pro40 or one day match. A slog can also be useful in test cricket if a team has a good lead and needs to declare so it has as much time as possible to bowl the opposition players out. The slog can be risky.
When batting, a batsman often aims for quick scoring; thus, a 'Slog' is commonly used in Twenty20, Pro40, or one-day matches. A Slog can also be advantageous in Test cricket if a team has an excellent lead and needs to declare, giving them more time to bowl the opposition out. The use of a Slog involves some risk.