1. How many boundaries?
The number of
boundaries a batsman hits in an innings is referred to as his score. A boundary
is scored when the ball travels between any two fielders positioned outside the
batting crease i.e. midwicket and long on.
2. Who scores more?
In cricket, the
batsmen score runs while the bowlers take wickets. So, theoretically, the team
scoring most runs should win the match. However, this is never the case in
reality because the bowling side gets a chance to bat too. Thus, the winning
team is usually the one with the highest total.
3. Which bowler takes the most wickets?
Cricket is played by
two teams of eleven players each. Each team consists of 11 players; four
batsmen and seven bowlers. The bowling team comprises three fast bowlers, two
spinners, and two lower order batters.
4. When does the first ball of the game be bowled?
The cricketer starts
the bowling after the umpire gives the signal 'play'. This means he is allowed
to begin delivering the first ball of the match.
5. Cricket
Cricket is a bat and
ball game played between two teams of eleven players each. Each team consists
of five batsmen, three bowlers and a wicket-keeper. A match starts with the toss
of a coin; if the winning side chooses to bat first they score runs by hitting
the cricket ball against the opposing team’s wicket-keeper. Once they reach
their target, the opposing team’ s innings begins. The batting team then tries
to score runs by hitting the ball with a cricket bat called a “cricket bat”.
They try to hit the ball past the fielding team’s members — known as fielders —
who attempt to catch the ball and prevent further runs from being scored. After
both sides complete their innings, play continues until only one team remains.
The final team scores points based on the number of runs they scored in their
innings. The team with the most points wins.
6. Boundary
The boundary line is
the area near the edge of the pitch where the bowler may deliver the ball. The
boundary is marked by a small white strip of tape across the grass. While
bowling at any point along the boundary line, the bowler is allowed to choose
which end of the boundary he wishes to deliver from. As soon as the bowler
releases the ball, the umpire will call “bowled!” and signal the dismissal of
the batsman. If the ball hits the stumps, runs between the wickets, or touches
the ground outside the boundaries, the striker must return the ball to the
bowler. However, if the ball passes over the boundary rope without touching the
ground, the striker may take another run before the bowler retakes control of
the ball.
7. Ground-staff
Ground-staff are the
employees that work behind the scenes at the stadium. They maintain the grounds
around the stadiums including the pitches, outfield areas, drainage ditches,
and fences. Groundstaff members wear green uniforms while some are equipped
with special equipment such as cranes, shovels, and brooms.
8. Pitch
A cricket pitch
measures approximately, with dimensions of
long. It is rectangular with straight edges and corners. The length of
the pitch is measured from the midpoint of the goalposts to the middle of the
opposite side. The width is measured from the left boundary to the right
boundary. The pitch is divided into four equal parts by two sets of lines. One
set of lines is located halfway between the pitch and the fence. It extends
parallel to the pitch between these lines. This portion is used to measure
boundary throws. The second set of lines are located about away from the pitch. It extends from the
fence towards the pitch. This portion is used as the running track.
9. Playground vs. Field
When we think of
boundaries, we usually imagine something that separates two fields from each
other. However, cricket has an interesting take on this idea. As a rule, the
field is divided into four equal sections. However, the boundary line may
extend beyond the end lines of the pitch. This means that, while the game is
being played in the middle section of the field, players may still be able to
run across the boundary line and score runs.
10. Batting Area & Bowling Area
The batting area in
cricket is defined by a white circle on the field. From this area, batsmen have
the freedom to hit balls towards any direction they wish. When bowling,
however, the bowlers are restricted to delivering only towards the target line.
11. Field Size
Field size varies from
country to country. Australia plays with a smaller field than India, while
England uses a larger one. While the smaller field allows for better fielding,
the larger one lets the ball travel further.
12. Pitch Dimensions
Pitches vary greatly
in size. Smaller pitches are generally used for practice, whereas larger ones
are used for international matches. In addition, some countries play without
the traditional square wicket. Instead, they use rectangular wickets with squares
cut out.
13. Cricket Field Dimensions
Cricket field
dimensions influence cricket match outcomes. For example, the length of the
boundaries affects the number of runs scored and wickets taken in a game. When
the boundaries are long, more runs are scored but fewer wickets are taken
compared to those played in shorter boundaries. Thus, the longer the boundary
limits, the lower the scorecard and higher the wicket count.
14. Playing Area Size
The size of the
playing area impacts cricket scores based on the number of runs scored per
wicket. When the playing area is larger, more runs are scored per wicket but
less wickets are taken. Thus, the bigger the playing area, the better the
batting performance and worse the bowling ability.
15. Number of Batsmen
Most cricket matches
involve between 6 and 11 batsmen, with 7 being the average team composition
(i.e., 1 bowler and 6 batters). A full complement of 11 players allows each
batter to face at least 12 balls before facing a new bowler. This gives each
player enough time to hit the ball and score a run. Therefore, the larger the
number of players, the greater the chance of scoring runs.
16. Ball Speed
The speed of the
cricket ball determines the number of runs scored by the batting side.
Typically, fast bowling increases the chances of making runs whereas slow
bowling decreases those chances. The faster the ball travels, the greater the
potential for runs.
- A cricket match begins at 10 am and ends at 5 pm. At this time, the game is already half over. The players on both sides are tired. They have played almost 12 hours. So they decide to declare the game at 5 pm.
- However, the umpire says that he won’t allow the match to end before 6pm, since there is still 1 hour left to play. He tells the players that he needs only 20 minutes to complete his official count.
- When the umpire declares the game at 6pm, the team that lost the previous innings wins the match.
- The question being asked here is : How does the umpire’s decision affect the result of the match?
