Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a circular or oval-shaped field. The main objective is to score runs by batting and running between two sets of wickets, which consist of three wooden stumps topped by two bails. One team bats, attempting to accumulate runs, while the other team fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and limit the runs scored. The game is typically divided into innings, where one team bats while the other bowls and fields.
Cricket has various formats, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) matches, each differing in the number of overs and duration. An over consists of six legal deliveries bowled by a bowler. Runs can be scored through various methods, such as hitting boundaries or by running between the wickets.
The game is governed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is popular primarily in countries like England, India, Australia, and Pakistan. Cricket is characterized by its rich traditions, complex rules, and strategic gameplay, making it a significant sport on the international stage.
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