An opener is one of the two batsmen who start the innings. They face the new ball and set the foundation for the team's batting.
An opener is one of the two batsmen who start the innings. They face the new ball and set the foundation for the team's batting.
A century is when a batsman scores 100 or more runs in a single innings. It is considered one of the most prestigious achievements for a batsman in cricket.
A half century (also called a fifty) is when a batsman scores 50 or more runs but less than 100 in a single innings.
A double century is when a batsman scores 200 or more runs in a single innings. This is a rare and exceptional achievement, primarily seen in Test cricket.
A duck is when a batsman gets out without scoring any runs. The term comes from the shape of the number 0, which resembles a duck's egg.
A golden duck is when a batsman gets out on the very first ball they face without scoring any runs.
A silver duck is when a batsman gets out on the second ball they face without scoring any runs.
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