How Cricket is Played: A Simplified Overview Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams, with each team taking turns to bat and bowl. Here's a simplified overview of the game's key aspects: The Pitch: The playing field is known as the pitch, and it consists of a 22-yard strip of well-maintained grass. At either end of the pitch are three vertical stumps, topped by two horizontal bails, known as the wicket. The area between the stumps is called the crease. Teams: Each team consists of batters, bowlers, and fielders. The batting team aims to score runs, while the bowling team strives to get the batters out. Scoring Runs: Batters score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets. The primary goal is to hit the ball to the boundary, marked by a rope. If the ball crosses the boundary without touching the field, it's worth six runs; if it touches the ground before crossing the boundary, it's worth four runs. Getting Out: Batters can be dismissed ...