Basic Rules and Gameplay:
- Innings: Each team bats and bowls once, switching roles in the second inning.
- Batting: Two batsmen stand at opposite ends, hitting the ball to score runs, either by running or hitting boundaries (4 for a ground shot, 6 for a full shot).
- Bowling: Bowlers aim to dismiss batsmen by various methods, such as hitting the stumps or catching the ball.
- Fielding: Fielders stop runs, catch the ball, or run out batsmen to dismiss them.
- Scoring and Winning: The team with the most runs wins, with the highest score in limited-overs formats winning the match.
Types of Cricket Matches:
Test Matches: Played over five days, each team has two innings.
ODIs: Limited to 50 overs per team, completed in one day.
T20: The shortest format with 20 overs per team, known for fast-paced games.