CRICKET
C R I C K E T I S A B AT - A N D - B A L L
G A M E P L AY E D B E T W E E N T W O
T E A M S O F E L E V E N P L AY E R S
E A C H . I T I S P L AY E D O N A F I E L D
W I T H A C E N T R A L 2 2 - YA R D P I T C H .
THE OBJECTIVE IS TO SCORE
R U N S B Y H IT T IN G T H E B AL L AN D
RUNNING BETWEEN THE WICKETS
O R B Y H IT T IN G B O U N D AR IE S .
T E A M S T A K E T U R N S T O B AT A N D
B O W L . T H E R E AR E T H R E E M AIN
F O R M AT S : T E S T C R I C K E T
( P L AY E D O V E R F I V E D AY S ) , O N E
D AY I N T E R N AT I O N A L S ( 5 0 O V E R S
P E R T E AM ) , AN D T W E N T Y 2 0 ( 2 0
O V E R S P E R T E AM ) . K E Y AS P E C T S
I N C L U D E B AT T I N G , B O W L I N G ,
AN D F IE L D IN G , W IT H M AJ O R
COMPETITIONS LIKE THE ICC
W O R L D C U P AN D T H E IN D IAN
P R E M IE R L E AG U E .
HISTORY OF CRICKET
Cricket began in 16th century England and evolved
from a children's game to an organized sport by the
18th century. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC),
founded in 1787, standardized the rules, helping the
game gain formal structure. The 19th century saw
cricket's international spread, with the first Test match
played in 1877 between England and Australia. County
cricket also became established in England. The 20th
century introduced limited-overs cricket, leading to the
first One Day International (ODI) in 1971 and the first
Cricket World Cup in 1975. The 21st century brought
the fast-paced Twenty20 (T20) format and popular
leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL). Cricket
continued to globalize, with new countries gaining Test
status and major tournaments expanding the sport's
reach.
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FIELDING POINT
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RULES OF CRICKET
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two
teams of eleven players each. The main objective is to
score more runs than the opposing team. Matches can
be in formats such as Test, One Day Internationals
(ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) Internationals, with varying
rules for innings and overs. **Basic Rules:** - Each
team bats and bowls. - Runs are scored by running
between wickets or hitting boundaries. - Ways to get out
include being bowled, caught, LBW, run out, and
stumped. **Winning:** - The team with the most runs
wins. - Matches can end in ties or draws. There are
additional rules for fielding positions, powerplays, and
methods to adjust scores in interrupted matches.
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IMPORTANT
TOURNAMENTS
• Here’s a list of important cricket tournaments:
• ICC Cricket World Cup
• ICC T20 World Cup
• The Ashes
• ICC Champions Trophy
• Indian Premier League (IPL)
• Big Bash League (BBL)
• Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
• Asia Cup
• County Championship
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ICC ODI World Cup
• The ICC ODI World Cup is cricket's premier
international tournament, held every four years. It
features the top cricketing nations in a One Day
International format, with a group stage leading to
knockout rounds. Since its inception in 1975, the
tournament has seen iconic matches and legendary
performances. Australia has been the most
successful team, winning five titles, followed by India
and the West Indies with two each. The World Cup is
celebrated globally, drawing millions of fans and
showcasing the pinnacle of ODI cricket.
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ICC T20 WORLD
• The ICC T20 World Cup is a global cricket
tournament that features the top international teams
competing in the Twenty20 format. Held every two to
four years, it is known for its fast-paced, exciting
matches that last about three hours. Since its
inception in 2007, the tournament has seen multiple
winners, with teams like India, West Indies, and
England claiming titles. The West Indies is the only
team to have won it twice. The T20 World Cup is
popular for its unpredictability and the thrilling nature
of T20 cricket, drawing large audiences worldwide.
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INDIAN PREMIER
LEAGUE
• The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional
Twenty20 cricket league in India, established in 2008.
It features franchise teams representing different
cities, with players from around the world. Known for
its high-octane matches, the IPL combines sports and
entertainment, drawing massive global viewership.
The league is famous for big-name players, intense
rivalries, and a festive atmosphere. With its mix of
cricketing excellence and star power, the IPL has
become one of the richest and most popular cricket
leagues in the world.
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