How to Play Cricket Darts. The object of the game is to rack up points by 'closing out' certain numbers on the board before your opponent does. But if they 'close out' before you, then you'll be the one playing catch-up. It's a race to the finish in this easy-to-learn game that is also fun for beginners. Read on to learn how to play. You play cricket in summer. THE RULES TO PLAY CRICKET ARE: Backstop: Is a kid or a parent that stands behind the stumps so when the Baller throws the ball to the person who is batting the.
Photo credit: Prescott Pym Cricket is a sport that has been tracked back to the early 16th century and has been a popular ever since. The pinnacle of the international game comes in the form of the Cricket World Cup. Other major events include the T20 World Cup, Test Series and One Day series. Each country runs a host of domestic competitions all highly competitive. Object of the Game The object of cricket is to score more runs than your opponent. There are three variations of the game (Test, One Day and Twenty 20) and each give a certain timescale in which the game must be completed.
To score a run you need to hit the ball with a cricket bat made from wood (usually English willow or Kashmir). Whilst one team bats the other bowls and fields. The aim is to bowl the opposing team out for as few runs as possible or restrict them to as few runs in the allocated time. After a team has lost all their wickets or the allotted time has expired then the teams will switch roles. Players & Equipment Each team consists of 11 players. These eleven players will have varying roles in the team from batsmen, bowlers, fielders and wicket keepers.
Whilst each player may have a specialist role they can take up any role should they wish. Pitch sizes vary greatly in cricket but are usually played on a circular grass field with a circumference of around 200m. Around the edge of the field is what’s known as the boundary edge and is basically the line between being in play and out of play. In the centre of the pitch will be the wicket. The wicket will have two sets of three stumps at either end and they must be 22 yards apart. At each end of the wicket is known as the crease and a line is drawn about 2 yards across the wicket from the stumps.
The bowler will bowl the cricket ball from one end whilst the batsmen will try and hit the ball from the other end. Batsmen can wear a host of padding including leg guards, gloves, thigh guards, inner thigh guards, a box, a helmet and a chest guard. All players will wear spiked shoes and will all be wearing white clothing (the only exception is in shorter games where the players may wear coloured clothing).
The cricket ball is made of cork and will be either red (test match) or white (one day games). Scoring A run occurs when a batsmen hits the ball with their bat and the two batsmen at the wicket mange to successfully run to the other end. The batsmen can run as many times as they like before being given out. If the ball crosses the boundary rope after it has bounced at least once from leaving the bat then 4 runs are given. If the ball goes over the boundary rope without bouncing then 6 runs are awarded to the batting team.
Runs can also be scored when the bowler bowls a wide delivery (a ball that is too far away from the stumps), a no ball (where the bowler oversteps the front line on the wicket), a bye (where no one touches the ball but the two batsmen run anyway) and a leg bye (where the ball hits the batsmen’s leg or body and a run is taken). Winning the Game One team will bat first and one team will field first. The batting team will try and score as many runs as possible in the allotted time whilst the bowling team will try and contain them by fielding the ball. The teams then swap and the second team batting will try and outscore the runs their opponents scored first. If they fail they lose, if they succeed they win. Rules of Cricket.
Each team is made up of 11 players. The bowler must bowl 6 legal deliveries to constitute an over. A game must have two umpires stood at either end of the wicket. The umpires then must count the number of balls in the over, make decisions on whether the batsmen is out after an appeal and also check that the bowler has bowled a legal delivery.
The cricket ball is round in shape and is usually red or white in color and made of leather. A red ball is used in day matches or longer games (such as a five-day match) while a white ball is used in shorter format matches or in day/night matches. I actually recommend not playing with a cricket ball for your first game. They can be quite heavy.
A beginner may want to use a tennis ball for their first match. In fact, many in India, and I'm sure in many other countries as well, play with a tennis ball or rubber ball. If you just want to play for fun, a normal tennis ball is recommended. You can use a traditional leather ball once you get comfortable with the game and want to go to the next level. The ground for cricket is spherical in shape. The part where the batsman plays is known as the pitch.
In international cricket, the pitch is in a rectangular shape and measures 20 meters in length and 3 meters in width. The quality of the pitch is one of the most important elements of the game.
It impacts how the ball moves on the field as well as how you would bat in the game. Some pitches are dry and hard, which can help fast bowlers. Some pitches may be more favorable for batting. Others may favor spin bowling. The pitch is marked in various places to go with different aspects of the game. Wickets are placed at both ends. At the bowler's side, there is bowling crease marked off that is eight feet and eight inches in length.
The bowler's popping crease, which is the area parallel to the bowling crease, is where a bowler should remain inside of when they release a ball. As a newbie, you should find the nearest ground to play in. There is no need for any markings when you are starting out.
Stumps and a bowling crease should be enough. If you are interested in where the largest grounds are, you should check out. Batting refers to hitting the ball to score runs. The goal is to score as many runs as you can so that the opposing team can't get past your total. The first two batters will be on the field.
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As one gets out, or dismissed, the other team members will follow until no one is left to bat or the overs are finished. The basic idea is to hit the ball as far as you can and get runs.
But hitting every ball will not be helpful because that approach can get you out by being caught or bowled. There are many techniques that you can use to make yourself a better player. Some tips on basic cricketing shots are explained in the video below. The fielding team will bowl the overs and try to restrict the batting team from scoring. In international cricket, there are 90 overs that should be bowled in a day for a five-day match.
A one day match has 50 overs per inning while a T20 match has 20 overs. An over is a collection of deliveries that a bowler bowls. An over is completed when a bowler bowls six legal deliveries. If a bowler bowls a wide or a no ball, it is counted as an extra and it has to be re-bowled. As a bowler, you'll have to get wickets. This means that your job is to get the batsman out. There are several ways a batsman can be out, which will be discussed further below.
When you are starting out, you don't have to play a match of 40-50 overs. You should start with less; a match with seven overs is a good starting point.
You can finish the match within 30 minutes. With these rules, you can play more games and each player on the team will get adequate time to experience various aspects of the sport, such as batting and bowling. The team that is bowling is also responsible for fielding the ground to prevent runs from getting scored.
Most successful teams will have excellent fielders. For example, the South African international team is great as a fielding unit. Spread the field on all sides and don't stand at the position near the batsman. Standing nearby without a helmet can be extremely dangerous. Don't try to fly and catch the ball. You will likely injure yourself.
Try to judge the ball and then field it. To be a great fielder, always keep your eye on the ball. So you are about to play cricket for the first time. Here is a quick guide to help you enjoy your first match. You have already completed the first step by reading this article. Buy or arrange the necessary equipment that you'll need to play. A bat and ball is all that is required.
Gather your friends and make two teams. Toss a coin to decide which teams chooses their position. If you win the toss, decide if you want to bat or bowl. Most of the time, when I win the toss, I choose to bat. Batting is the most enjoyable part of this game. I may be biased on this one but that's how I feel. Make as many runs as you and your team can make.
Bowl and restrict the opposite team from scoring more than you. If you are successful in scoring and fielding, hurray, you have won the match!. How about playing one more!. Start your next game. For more information on managing or withdrawing consents and how we handle data, visit our Privacy Policy at: Show Details Necessary HubPages Device ID This is used to identify particular browsers or devices when the access the service, and is used for security reasons. Login This is necessary to sign in to the HubPages Service. Google Recaptcha This is used to prevent bots and spam.
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