Team size
11 players
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Cricket
Swing, catch and stay super active
Quick Facts
Scoring
Runs and wickets
Formats
Test, one-day and T20
Big in
India, where I was born
Learn the Basics
- Watch the ball all the way onto the bat and keep your head still.
- Catching: use soft hands, keep your eyes on the ball and move your feet first.
- A batter scores runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets.
- A bowler tries to get the batter out by hitting the wickets or having the ball caught.
Fun Facts
- Cricket is hugely popular in India.
- A Test match can last up to five days.
- A T20 match is much faster and usually finishes in about three hours.
How I Know This
- I practise my swing and catching high balls.
- Cricket helps me refine my agility and hand-eye coordination.
- It keeps me super active and is great teamwork.