The new ball is taken at the start of each innings and can be taken again after 80 overs in Test cricket. It swings more and bounces higher than an old ball.
The new ball is taken at the start of each innings and can be taken again after 80 overs in Test cricket. It swings more and bounces higher than an old ball.
An innings is a team's turn to bat. In Test cricket, each team has two innings. In limited-overs formats (ODI, T20), each team has one innings.
An over is a set of six legal deliveries bowled by a single bowler from one end of the pitch. After each over, the bowling changes to the other end.
Test match is the longest format of international cricket, played over five days with each team having two innings. It is considered the pinnacle of cricket.
ODI (One Day International) is a limited-overs format where each team bats for 50 overs. It was the dominant format for international cricket before T20.
T20 (Twenty20) is the shortest format of professional cricket where each team bats for 20 overs. It is known for its fast-paced, entertainment-focused style.
Powerplay refers to specific overs in limited-overs cricket where fielding restrictions apply. In T20, overs 1-6 are mandatory powerplay with only 2 fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
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