Basics of Cricket

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Basics of Cricket

Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players each on a field with a 22-yard p

The game is played in multiple formats including Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 (T20).

Key Player Roles:

1. Batsmen: The players who score runs by hitting the ball.

2. Bowlers: The players who try to get batsmen out by delivering the ball.

3. Wicketkeeper: A player who stands behind the stumps and is involved in runouts and stumpings.

4. Fielders: Players who field the ball to stop runs or attempt catches.

Basic Rules of Cricket:

- Each team takes turns to bat and bowl.

- The aim is to score as many runs as possible while limiting the opponent's score.

- A bowler delivers the ball to the batsman, who attempts to hit it and score runs.

- There are various ways a batsman can get out, such as being bowled, caught, run out, etc.

Match Formats:

1. Test Cricket: Played over five days with unlimited overs and two innings per team.

2. One Day International (ODI): Each team plays 50 overs, and the team with the most runs wins.

3. Twenty20 (T20): A fast-paced format with 20 overs per team, popular for its shorter, dynamic gameplay.

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