Types of cricket
Cricket is played in many different ways. So today we explained some important types of cricket.
Professional cricket types
There are some types of cricket
• Test matches
• One-day international matches
• T-20 matches
• T- 10 matches
• Super sixes matches
• Hundred-ball format
• Three-team cricket
• Indoor cricket
• Blind cricket
• Wheelchair cricket
Social cricket games
There are some social cricket types.
• Backyard cricket
• Car cricket
• Beach cricket
• French cricket
• Cricket on horseback
Explanation of professional cricket types
Test matches
A match that is played for five days is called a test match. In this game, the player is involved physically and mentally.
This game consists of ninety (90) overs in a day.
One-day international match
One-day matches consist of fifty (50) overs. It is played only for a day. One-day matches start in the 1980s.
T-20 match
T-20 matches consist of 20 overs. This type of game is very interesting.
T-10 matches
T-10 matches consist of 10 overs per side. This type of game is very interesting.
Super six matches
This type consists of 6 players per side. It has maximum five overs on each side.
Hundred-ball format
In England, players play this type of cricket. This game consists of 10 and 5 overs.
Three-team cricket
This type of game plays a single game. Each team takes turns when the other two teams play.
Indoor cricket
The sport was adapted for indoor games.
Blind cricket
It’s the latest version of cricket. For blind players.
Wheelchair cricket
It’s the latest version of cricket. For wheelchair players.
Explanation of social cricket types
Backyard cricket
It’s a type of cricket that is played in the backyard. With specific rules and regulations.
Car cricket
It is played in a car. With specific rules and regulations.
Beach cricket
It’s a type of cricket that is played on the beach. With specific rules and regulations.
Cricket on horseback
It is a short game. Player plays cricket during horseback riding.
Scoring
• Single: one run scored
• Double: two run scored
• Four: when the ball cross the boundary (4 runs)
• Six: the ball crosses the boundary without being touched.
Popularity of cricket
Minimum 2.5 billion fans worldwide. The support is mostly playing in Pakistan, India, the United Kingdom, and Austria. International competitions like the ICC. Cricket World Cup and ICC champions’ trophy attract a lot of people. Media cover all the detail and live streaming.
Benefits of cricket
Cricket gave a lot of benefits. It maintains our physical fitness.
It increases our mental level. It increases our teamwork.
It maintains our discipline. It increases our thinking level.
Challenges and controversy
Cricket faces many challenges these days. Such corruption in the way of match fixing can destroy the value of a match.
