Basics of Cricket
Basics of Cricket
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).
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.
- 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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