🔢 Cricket Scoring
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Cricket scoring is based on runs. Teams score runs by hitting the ball and running between wickets or by hitting boundaries.
🧮 How Runs Are Scored
Runs can be scored in two main ways:
• running between the wickets
• hitting the ball to the boundary
🏃 Running Between Wickets
• batters run from one end of the pitch to the other
• each completed run = 1 run
• multiple runs can be scored on one hit
🎯 Boundaries
If the ball reaches the boundary:
• 4 runs – ball touches the ground before reaching boundary
• 6 runs – ball clears the boundary without bouncing
These are automatic runs with no need to run.
⚠️ Extras
Runs can also be awarded as extras:
• wide ball – too far to hit
• no ball – illegal delivery
• byes / leg byes – runs scored without hitting the bat
Extras add to the team’s total score.
🏏 Wickets
• each time a batter is out = 1 wicket lost
• a team has 10 wickets available
• innings ends when all wickets fall or overs finish
📊 Score Example
A cricket score is shown like this:
• 150/4
This means:
• 150 runs scored
• 4 wickets lost
⏱️ Overs
• an over = 6 balls
• scoring is tracked alongside overs
Example:
• 150/4 (20 overs)
🏆 Winning the Match
• the team with the most runs wins
• in limited overs, highest score wins
• in Test cricket, teams may bat twice
⚡ Why Scoring Matters
Cricket scoring rewards:
• smart shot selection
• running between wickets
• consistency over time
Understanding scoring helps players manage risk and build innings effectively.
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