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According to the rules, how many players can bat per team in Indoor Cricket?
According to the rules, how many players can bat per team in Indoor Cricket?
- 10
- 12
- 8 (correct)
- 6
If a side is one player short, how many players will be nominated to bat the last four overs?
If a side is one player short, how many players will be nominated to bat the last four overs?
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1 (correct)
If a side is two players short, how many players will be chosen to bowl the last four overs?
If a side is two players short, how many players will be chosen to bowl the last four overs?
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 2 (correct)
If a side has less than 6 players, what is the outcome?
If a side has less than 6 players, what is the outcome?
How many overs per team are played in Indoor Cricket?
How many overs per team are played in Indoor Cricket?
How many balls are bowled per over in Indoor Cricket?
How many balls are bowled per over in Indoor Cricket?
According to the text, how many fielders can field in either half of the court?
According to the text, how many fielders can field in either half of the court?
What happens when a wicket falls?
What happens when a wicket falls?
When can a ball be scored from?
When can a ball be scored from?
What happens if a batter strikes a 'no ball' into a zone and both batters cross and make their ground?
What happens if a batter strikes a 'no ball' into a zone and both batters cross and make their ground?
What happens if a batter is given 'out'?
What happens if a batter is given 'out'?
What happens if the score remains unchanged after 2 deliveries?
What happens if the score remains unchanged after 2 deliveries?
According to the text, when can a batsman be given out on a 'no ball'?
According to the text, when can a batsman be given out on a 'no ball'?
According to the text, what happens if a bowler throws a second delivery?
According to the text, what happens if a bowler throws a second delivery?
According to the text, when is a 'wide' called?
According to the text, when is a 'wide' called?
According to the text, what happens if a batter is dismissed on a 'wide' ball?
According to the text, what happens if a batter is dismissed on a 'wide' ball?
According to the text, when does a striker retain the strike after being dismissed?
According to the text, when does a striker retain the strike after being dismissed?
According to the text, when can a striker be given out for 'interference'?
According to the text, when can a striker be given out for 'interference'?
According to the text, when is a batter considered out of ground?
According to the text, when is a batter considered out of ground?
What happens if the ball leaves the playing area as a result of being struck by the striker?
What happens if the ball leaves the playing area as a result of being struck by the striker?
When can a batter be given run out?
When can a batter be given run out?
What happens if the non-striker leaves the crease before the bowler has delivered the ball and the bowler breaks the wicket with the hand holding the ball?
What happens if the non-striker leaves the crease before the bowler has delivered the ball and the bowler breaks the wicket with the hand holding the ball?
What is the Mankad?
What is the Mankad?
When is the fielding team given a warning for unfairly impeding the running path of the batters?
When is the fielding team given a warning for unfairly impeding the running path of the batters?
When can a substitute player join the game?
When can a substitute player join the game?
Study Notes
Indoor Cricket Rules
- A maximum of 8 players can bat per team in Indoor Cricket.
Team Composition
- If a side is one player short, 7 players will bat, with 3 players nominated to bat the last four overs.
- If a side is two players short, 6 players will bat, with 2 players chosen to bowl the last four overs.
- If a side has less than 6 players, the game is forfeited.
Game Structure
- Each team plays 16 overs in Indoor Cricket.
- Each over consists of 6 balls.
Fielding
- Up to 4 fielders can field in either half of the court.
Wickets and Dismissals
- When a wicket falls, the striker is replaced by the next batter.
- A ball can be scored from when it is delivered by the bowler.
- If a batter strikes a 'no ball' into a zone and both batters cross and make their ground, they score the run and retain the strike.
- If a batter is given 'out', they are replaced by the next batter.
- If the score remains unchanged after 2 deliveries, the striker retains the strike.
No Balls and Wides
- A batsman can be given out on a 'no ball' if they intentionally strike the ball twice.
- If a bowler throws a second delivery, it is considered a no ball.
- A 'wide' is called when the ball passes outside the playing area or is too high/low to be playable.
- If a batter is dismissed on a 'wide' ball, they score the run and retain the strike.
Run Outs and Interference
- A batter can be given run out if they are out of their ground and a fielder hits the wicket.
- If the non-striker leaves the crease before the bowler has delivered the ball and the bowler breaks the wicket with the hand holding the ball, the non-striker is run out.
- The Mankad is a run out where the bowler breaks the wicket while the non-striker is out of their ground.
- A fielding team is given a warning for unfairly impeding the running path of the batters if they intentionally block the batters' path.
Substitutions
- A substitute player can join the game if a player is injured or ill.
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Cricket Quiz: Test your knowledge on the 'No Ball' Rule and Off-side Shots
