How to Play Cricket: Rules and Key Terms

Cricket, a game rich in tradition and strategy, may seem complex at first, but understanding its rules and terms opens the door to a fascinating sport. The objective is simple: score more runs than the opposing team while minimizing dismissals.

A cricket match begins with a coin toss to decide which team bats first. The batting team’s goal is to score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets, or by hitting the ball to the boundary for four or six runs. The bowling team’s aim is to dismiss the batsmen through techniques like bowling the ball into the stumps, catching the ball on the full, or trapping the batsman LBW (leg before wicket).