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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?

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1 (correct)

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?

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How many overs per team are played in Indoor Cricket?

<p>16 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many balls are bowled per over in Indoor Cricket?

<p>6 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how many fielders can field in either half of the court?

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What happens when a wicket falls?

<p>The ball becomes dead (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a ball be scored from?

<p>When it hits the striker's bat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a batter strikes a 'no ball' into a zone and both batters cross and make their ground?

<p>The batting team is credited with 4 runs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a batter is given 'out'?

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What happens if the score remains unchanged after 2 deliveries?

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According to the text, when can a batsman be given out on a 'no ball'?

<p>If the ball is hit twice other than to protect the wickets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what happens if a bowler throws a second delivery?

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According to the text, when is a 'wide' called?

<p>When the ball passes on the striker's offside, outside the intersection of the batting crease and the edge of the pitch, without being touched by the striker's equipment or person (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what happens if a batter is dismissed on a 'wide' ball?

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According to the text, when does a striker retain the strike after being dismissed?

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According to the text, when can a striker be given out for 'interference'?

<p>If either the striker or the non-striker deliberately interferes with the ball whilst it is in play (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when is a batter considered out of ground?

<p>If the non-striker leaves the crease before the bowler has delivered the ball (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the ball leaves the playing area as a result of being struck by the striker?

<p>The ball is called 'dead ball' and will be rebowled (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a batter be given run out?

<p>Once a batter is safely behind the crease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>The non-striker is out (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Mankad?

<p>A legitimate form of dismissal in Indoor Cricket (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the fielding team given a warning for unfairly impeding the running path of the batters?

<p>If the fielder unfairly impedes the running path of the batters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a substitute player join the game?

<p>After the game has officially commenced to replace an existing player who is incapable of completing the game due to injury or illness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Max Batters per Team

The maximum number of players that can bat per team in Indoor Cricket is 8.

Team One Player Short

If a team is one player short, 7 players bat, with 3 players nominated to bat the last four overs.

Team Two Players Short

If a team is two players short, 6 players bat, with 2 players chosen to bowl the last four overs.

Minimum Players to Avoid Forfeit

If a side has less than 6 players, then the game is forfeited.

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Overs per Team

Each team plays 16 overs in Indoor Cricket.

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Balls per Over

Each over consists of 6 balls.

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Fielders per Half

Up to 4 fielders can field in either half of the court.

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Wicket Falls

When a wicket falls, the striker is replaced by the next batter.

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Scoring Start

A ball can be scored from when it is delivered by the bowler.

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No Ball Scoring

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.

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'Out' Consequence

If a batter is given 'out', they are replaced by the next batter.

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Strike Retention

If the score remains unchanged after 2 deliveries, the striker retains the strike.

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Double Hit on No Ball

A batsman can be given out on a 'no ball' if they intentionally strike the ball twice.

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Second Delivery

If a bowler throws a second delivery, it is considered a no ball.

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Definition of a Wide

A 'wide' is called when the ball passes outside the playing area or is too high/low to be playable.

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Dismissal on Wide Ball

If a batter is dismissed on a 'wide' ball, they score the run and retain the strike.

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Run Out

A batter can be given run out if they are out of their ground and a fielder hits the wicket.

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Non-Striker Run Out

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.

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Mankad

The Mankad is a run out where the bowler breaks the wicket while the non-striker is out of their ground.

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Fielding Obstruction

A fielding team is given a warning for unfairly impeding the running path of the batters if they intentionally block the batters' path.

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Substitution

A substitute player can join the game if a player is injured or ill.

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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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