Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams, typically consisting of eleven players each. It is played on a circular or oval field with a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch at its center. The game involves two main roles: batsmen, who attempt to score runs by hitting a ball bowled at them, and bowlers, who try to dismiss the batsmen by getting the ball to hit the wickets or by inducing them to make mistakes.
Cricket is characterized by its format, which can vary significantly, including Test matches (played over five days), One Day Internationals (50 overs per side), and Twenty20 (20 overs per side), among others. The team that scores the most runs wins the match. Key elements of the game include batting, bowling, fielding, and scoring, along with numerous rules that govern each aspect of play. Cricket has a rich history, with origins tracing back to 16th-century England, and is now popular worldwide, especially in countries like India, Australia, England, and Pakistan. The game also encompasses various tournaments, including international competitions like the ICC Cricket World Cup.
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