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Fielders No more than four players can ______ in either half of the court.
Fielders No more than four players can ______ in either half of the court.
field
A fielder is a wicketkeeper if she stands behind the ______ at the striker’s end.
A fielder is a wicketkeeper if she stands behind the ______ at the striker’s end.
stumps
The ball is in play once the players take up their positions and the Umpire calls ______.
The ball is in play once the players take up their positions and the Umpire calls ______.
play
The ball remains 'live' throughout the bowler’s over unless the Umpire calls 'dead ball', 'over', 'time out' or a ______ falls.
The ball remains 'live' throughout the bowler’s over unless the Umpire calls 'dead ball', 'over', 'time out' or a ______ falls.
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When batters, after a ball has been bowled, cross between the batting crease and make a ______ run.
When batters, after a ball has been bowled, cross between the batting crease and make a ______ run.
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Team Requirements 1. The maximum number of players per team is ______, of which 8 can bat and 8 can bowl.
Team Requirements 1. The maximum number of players per team is ______, of which 8 can bat and 8 can bowl.
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If a side is one player short: When batting: After 12 overs, the Captain of the fielding side will nominate one player to bat the last four overs with the remaining batter. When fielding: After ______ overs, the Captain of the batting side must choose two players (must be different players to the player that batted) to bowl the 15th and 16th overs.
If a side is one player short: When batting: After 12 overs, the Captain of the fielding side will nominate one player to bat the last four overs with the remaining batter. When fielding: After ______ overs, the Captain of the batting side must choose two players (must be different players to the player that batted) to bowl the 15th and 16th overs.
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If a side is two players short: When Batting: As above, except two players chosen will bat four overs each, being the last four overs. When fielding: After ______ overs, the Captain of the batting side must choose two players (must be different players to the players that batted) to bowl the last four overs.
If a side is two players short: When Batting: As above, except two players chosen will bat four overs each, being the last four overs. When fielding: After ______ overs, the Captain of the batting side must choose two players (must be different players to the players that batted) to bowl the last four overs.
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If a side has less than ______ players, they must forfeit the game.
If a side has less than ______ players, they must forfeit the game.
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Games will consist of ______ overs per team, 6 balls per over.
Games will consist of ______ overs per team, 6 balls per over.
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Leaving the crease early by the non-striker is called a ______.
Leaving the crease early by the non-striker is called a ______.
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The wicket is considered down if either the ball or striker's bat or person completely removes a ______ from the wickets.
The wicket is considered down if either the ball or striker's bat or person completely removes a ______ from the wickets.
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A batter is considered out of ground if some part of their bat in hand or ______ is grounded behind the line of the crease.
A batter is considered out of ground if some part of their bat in hand or ______ is grounded behind the line of the crease.
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If a ball leaves the playing area as a result of being struck by the striker, it is called a ______ ball and is rebowled.
If a ball leaves the playing area as a result of being struck by the striker, it is called a ______ ball and is rebowled.
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A substitute player can join the game after it has officially commenced to replace an existing player who is incapable of completing the game due to injury or ______ suffered during the game.
A substitute player can join the game after it has officially commenced to replace an existing player who is incapable of completing the game due to injury or ______ suffered during the game.
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A batsman can be given out in the following ways on a 'no ball': If the ball is hit twice other than to protect the wickets. If either batter ______ with the fielding team. If in attempting a run either batter is run out. If the striker is run out by the keeper.
A batsman can be given out in the following ways on a 'no ball': If the ball is hit twice other than to protect the wickets. If either batter ______ with the fielding team. If in attempting a run either batter is run out. If the striker is run out by the keeper.
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In an over, any bowler deemed by the umpire to be throwing the ball will be given a warning and an instruction to rectify their action. If they throw a second delivery it will be called a no-ball and the bowler will be instructed to bowl under arm. Any delivery that is thrown and is considered by the umpire to be ______ will be called a no-ball.
In an over, any bowler deemed by the umpire to be throwing the ball will be given a warning and an instruction to rectify their action. If they throw a second delivery it will be called a no-ball and the bowler will be instructed to bowl under arm. Any delivery that is thrown and is considered by the umpire to be ______ will be called a no-ball.
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A 'wide' will be called when: The ball passes on the striker’s ______, outside the intersection of the batting crease, and the edge of the pitch, without being touched by the striker’s equipment or person.
A 'wide' will be called when: The ball passes on the striker’s ______, outside the intersection of the batting crease, and the edge of the pitch, without being touched by the striker’s equipment or person.
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Any batter ______ on a 'wide' ball will be penalised 3 runs. The 2 run bonus for the 'wide' is negated by the dismissal.
Any batter ______ on a 'wide' ball will be penalised 3 runs. The 2 run bonus for the 'wide' is negated by the dismissal.
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A batter can be given out for any of the following dismissals: Bowled If the wicket is struck by the ball and the bails are completely and permanently removed, even if the ball touches the striker’s body or equipment first.
A batter can be given out for any of the following dismissals: Bowled If the wicket is struck by the ball and the bails are completely and permanently removed, even if the ball touches the striker’s body or equipment first.
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Study Notes
Team Requirements
- Maximum of 10 players per team, with 8 allowed to bat and 8 allowed to bowl
- If a team has one player short, the captain of the opposing team will nominate a player to bat with the remaining batter for the last four overs
- If a team has two players short, the captain of the opposing team will nominate two players to bowl the last four overs
- If a team has less than six players, they must forfeit the game
Game Requirements
- Games will consist of 16 overs per team, with six balls per over
- The batting team will bat in pairs, with each pair batting for four overs
- Batters must change ends at the completion of each over
- Each member of the fielding team must bowl two overs, with the umpire informed of the bowler's name before each over
Field Placement
- No more than four players can field in either half of the court
- Fielders, other than the wicketkeeper, cannot move on or extend over the pitch until the ball is hit by the striker or passes the striker's bat
Play Ball/Live Ball/Dead Ball
- The ball is in play once the players take up their positions and the umpire calls "play"
- The ball remains "live" throughout the bowler's over unless the umpire calls "dead ball", "over", "time out", or a wicket falls
- The ball is "dead" when a wicket has fallen, the umpire calls "over", the ball leaves the playing area, or a player is injured
Scoring
- Runs can be scored when batters cross between the batting crease and make a physical run
- Bonus runs will be awarded when the ball is hit into the perimeter netting
- A "no ball" will result in a two-run penalty, and the batting team will retain the runs scored from that delivery
- If a batter is given out, the side will lose three runs and all runs scored from that delivery will not count
No Ball
- A "no ball" will be called if the ball is thrown, not bowled
- The ball must pass the running crease on the full before it first touches the pitch
- The ball passes or would have passed over the striker's shoulder either on the full or after bouncing
- The ball lands off the pitch before reaching the line of the batting crease
Wide and Legside Wide Balls
- A "wide" will be called when the ball passes on the striker's offside, outside the intersection of the batting crease and the edge of the pitch
- A "leg side wide" will be called when the ball lands on the pitch but outside the intersection of the batting crease and the leg side line
- Batters may be dismissed by all forms of dismissals when a "wide" ball is bowled
- Any batter dismissed on a "wide" ball will be penalised three runs
- The penalty for a "wide" is two runs, which are added to the batting pair's score
Dismissals
- A striker can be given out in the following ways:
- Bowled
- Caught
- Interference
- Stumped
- Run out
- L.B.W
- Hit wicket
- Mankad
Striking the Wickets in Dismissals
- The wicket is down if the ball or striker's bat or person completely removes either bail from the wickets
- Any player completely removes a bail from the top of the wickets with their hand, provided the ball is held in their hand
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Test your knowledge on indoor cricket rules with this quiz! Learn about the "no ball" rule and understand when a ball is considered to have passed over a striker's shoulder.
