Know About The 15 Rules Of Cricket

A game for millions, cricket is a phenomenon, especially in the cricketing nations of India, Australia, and England. It is governed by the International Cricket Council or ICC and takes the three major formats: Tests, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 Internationals, each challenging and glamorous in its light.


Field Dimensions: The game is played on a cricket ground that has a rectangular pitch 22 yards in length and 10 feet in width at its center.

Team Composition: Both teams have 11 players. The batting team sends two players to the pitch, and the bowling team spreads out its players strategically across the field.

Runs Scored: Runs are scored when the batting team hits the ball and runs between the wickets or hits boundaries.

Methods of Dismissal: There are various ways in which a bat is dismissed. These are as follows:
Bowled
Caught
Leg Before Wicket (LBW)
Stumped
Run-Out
Hit Wicket
Obstructing the Field

Bowling Restrictions: The bowler must not overstep the crease line while bowling. A no-ball is delivered when it is bowled without bouncing from the waist level of the batter and above it.

Free Hits: If there's a no-ball, then the next delivery is of free hit where the batsman cannot be dismissed except run out.

Innings and Overs: The batting team gets one or two innings per game depending on the formats. In limited-overs cricket, teams are limited to a few overs during a match, 50 overs in the case of ODIs and 20 in the T20s.

Setting Targets: The first team batting sets a target for the second team to chase.

Bowling Quota: Bowlers in limited-overs cricket have limitations on their max over-bowled.

Substitute Fielders: A substitute fielder can replace an on-field player for fielding but cannot bowl or bat.

Powerplays: Fielding restrictions during powerplays limit the number of fielders outside the 30-yard circle.

Decision Review System (DRS): Teams can opt to challenge the umpire's decisions with the help of technology such as ball-tracking and UltraEdge.

Code of Conduct: Players are expected to observe the spirit as well as the rules and regulations of cricket. The violations carry penalties or bans.

Last Word: The decision is of the umpire in case it is left under review.

Winning Rules: The team that accumulates more runs towards the end of the game is declared to be the winner.

These rules form the foundation of cricket, allowing it to give fair play and competition for matches irrespective of any format.