How many players does a cricket team have?
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Eleven
A cricket match lasts a few hours or (in Test cricket) up to five days, depending on the format.
💡 Did you know? As in football, eleven players per team are on the field.
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What is the thrower who delivers the ball to the batsman called?
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Bowler
The bowler delivers with a straight arm, trying to hit the 'wicket' or force a mistake.
💡 Did you know? A bowler delivers with a straight arm over the head; a bent-arm delivery is illegal „throwing“.
What is the player wielding the bat called in cricket?
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Batsman
The batsman defends the wicket and tries to score runs: often two batsmen are in at once.
💡 Did you know? Two batsmen are always on the field at once.
What is the set of three stumps the batsman defends called?
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Wicket
If the ball hits the wicket and knocks off the bails, the batsman is out.
💡 Did you know? On the three stumps rest two small crosspieces, the 'bails'.
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