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Cricket, a popular sport played in many countries around the world, has a set of rules that govern gameplay. While the rules of cricket can be complex and vary depending on the format of the game (such as Test cricket, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20), here are some of the fundamental rules that apply across most formats:

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   The Playing Field: Cricket is typically played on a grass field, known as a cricket ground or pitch. The pitch is rectangular in shape, with a 22-yard-long strip in the center where most of the action takes place. At each end of the pitch are sets of three wooden stumps, called the wickets, which are topped by two bails.

   
   


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   Teams: A cricket match is contested between two teams, each consisting of 11 players. One team bats while the other bowls and fields. The roles of batting and bowling alternate between the two teams, with each team having a turn to bat and bowl.

   
   


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   Scoring Runs: The primary objective of the batting team is to score runs while the bowling and fielding team aims to dismiss batsmen and prevent runs from being scored. Batsmen score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets or by hitting boundaries (four runs for a ball that crosses the boundary rope without bouncing and six runs for a ball hit over the boundary on the full).

   
   


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   Dismissals: Batsmen can be dismissed in various ways, including being bowled (when the ball hits the stumps and dislodges the bails), caught (when the ball is caught by a fielder without touching the ground), lbw (leg before wicket, when the ball strikes the batsman's leg before hitting the bat), run out (when a fielder hits the stumps with the ball while the batsman is attempting a run), and stumped (when the wicketkeeper removes the bails with the ball while the batsman is out of his crease).

   
   


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   Overs and Innings: In limited-overs formats of cricket (such as One Day Internationals and Twenty20), each team has a limited number of overs to bat, typically 50 overs per side in One Day Internationals and 20 overs per side in Twenty20 matches. In Test cricket, there are no restrictions on the number of overs, and each team has two innings to bat.

   
   


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   Bowling Restrictions: In limited-overs cricket, there are restrictions on the number of overs each bowler can bowl. Additionally, fielding restrictions, such as the number of fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle, are in place during certain phases of the innings to encourage attacking cricket.

   
   


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   Umpires and Decision-Making: Umpires are responsible for officiating the match, enforcing the rules, and making decisions on dismissals, runs, and other aspects of gameplay. The decisions of the on-field umpires can be challenged by players through the Decision Review System (DRS) in some matches, where technology is used to review and overturn umpiring decisions.

   
   

These are just some of the basic rules of cricket, and the sport is known for its intricacies and nuances that add to its complexity and appeal. As with any sport, the rules of cricket are designed to ensure fair play, competitive balance, and an enjoyable experience for players and spectators alike.