Image by Lance Bellers via Shutterstock.Įssentially, they are all working together to get the batsmen out as quickly as possible, having scored as few runs as possible.īut, it is important to know that fielding tactics are different depending on the type of match which is being played. These can be some of the most confusing parts of cricket to understand, so don’t worry if you don’t understand it all right now.Ĭricket fielders in position. There are a range of set positions on the field which are used in different combinations to defend against runs. The bowler is supported by his team of 10 other fielders who work together to try and get the batsmen out. Twenty20: Potentially the most accessible form of cricket,Like a one day match, but each team only plays 20 overs too an innings instead of 50.Each team plays one innings each, made up of 50 overs, or until every player is out – whichever happens first. One Day: This match takes place over just one day.The team with the most runs over all four innings wins. An innings is finished when 10 of the 11 batsmen have been got out. Test Cricket: Played over five days, a test match is made up of four innings – two for each team.What are the different types of cricket match? But essentially, by scoring more runs in your innings (one round of 11 batters) than the other team. There are several different types of cricket match, and each one is won differently, depending on the format. Stumped: The wicket keeper hits the stumps with the ball when the batsmen is outside of their crease.The run is not complete until the batsmen is inside this area. There is an area marked around the stumps called ‘the crease’. Run-out: If a fielder hits the stumps with the ball before the batsmen has completed their run.(This is an ‘out’ whether its accidental or on purpose). LBW (Leg Before Wicket): when the batsmen uses their body to stop the ball hitting the stumps, rather than their bat.Caught: ball is caught by a fielder before it has touched the ground.Bowled: the ball hits the stumps when the bowler delivers it.There are five ways in which a batsmen can get out: The batsmen have two main aims: to score as many runs as possible, and to stay in as long as possible.Once a batsmen is got ‘out’, he comes off the pitch and cannot bat again.īails fly from cricket stumps. Leg-byes: when the ball hits the batsmen, and not his bat, and they successfully run between the wickets.Byes: when the batsmen run without touching the ball.
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on the full over the waist or off the pitch. No-balls: in which the ball is delivered in a way which is deemed illegal ie.Wides: when the bowler bowls the ball too far left or right of the batsmen.Runs are also scored for bowling penalties called ‘extras’ which include: If they hit the ball over the boundary without touching the ground, they score six points. If they hit the ball all the way to the edge of the field (called the boundary), they score four points. This is called a ‘run’ and they score one point for each ‘run’ they do before the ball is returned to the pitch.Ī batsmen can score two other ways. If the batsman hits the ball, they will try and run to the other side of the centre strip (batting strip) where the bowler is. The bowler bowls the ball to the batsman who must try to hit it. The batsman and bowler stand opposite each other on a strip in the centre of the field. Traditionally, cricket is played wearing pads and other various protective equipment to stop injury when facing the bowler. With cricket balls being bowled up to 161km/h (by some extremely talented cricketers) over a pitch measured only at 20.12-metres protective gear is very important.īatsmen in kit. Next, what equipment do you need to play cricket? These teams consist of batsmen, bowlers and players called all-rounders.Cricket is played with two teams of 11.So let’s start with the formations of the teams: You might even end up being the next Bradman! Thankfully, Hunter and Bligh will end all confusion with this easy to understand cricketing guide for dummies. We have all been left baffled at a decision, struggling with the rules, or even questioning what in the world is going on when watching a cricket game. Whether you’re a total beginner or simply if you’ve ever wondered how cricket works, understand the game with this beginner’s guide to cricket.Īustralia’s national sport can be confusing at times.
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