Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams, typically consisting of eleven players each. The game is played on an oval-shaped field with a rectangular 22-yard long pitch at its center. One team bats, attempting to score runs, while the other team bowls and fields, aiming to dismiss the batsmen.
The objective of the batting team is to accumulate as many runs as possible by hitting the ball and running between two sets of wickets, which consist of three stumps each. The fielding team tries to prevent runs and dismiss the batsmen through various means, such as catching the ball after it is hit, hitting the wickets with the ball, or running out the batsman.
Cricket is characterized by its three main formats: Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) matches, each varying in duration and style of play. The sport has a rich history, originating in England and expanding globally, particularly in countries like India, Australia, Pakistan, and South Africa. Popular aspects of the game include strategies, teamwork, and the skill involved in both batting and bowling.
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