⚾ CRICKET A-Z ⚾

Here’s our A-Z of cricket. How many can you smash out of the park?

  • All-Rounder

    The superstar who can both bat and bowl!

  • Bowler

    The one who throws the ball to try and get batters out.

  • Catch

    Grabbing the ball mid-air—what a moment!

  • Duck

    When a batter gets out without scoring a run. Oops! 🦆

  • Extras

    Bonus runs for the batting team (thanks, bowlers!).

  • Four

    When the ball hits the boundary - 4 runs for the batter!

  • Gloves

    Worn by the wicketkeeper and batters. Safety first!

  • Helmet

    Protects your head from those speedy balls.

  • Innings

    The team’s turn to bat or bowl.

  • Jumper

    Worn when it’s a bit chilly on the field.

  • Keeper

    Short for wicketkeeper, the one behind the stumps.

  • Leg Spin

    A tricky bowling style that spins the ball away.

  • Middle Stump

    The middle stick in the set of stumps.

  • No Ball

    A ball that breaks the rules. Free hit, anyone?

  • Outfield

    The area farthest from the batter.

  • Pitch

    The strip where all the action happens!

  • Quick

    A super-fast bowler. Blink, and you’ll miss it!

  • Run Out

    hen the batter doesn’t make it back to the crease in time.

  • Six

    When the ball flies out of the boundary without touching the ground! 🚀

  • Toss

    The coin flip to decide who bats or bowls first.

  • Umpire

    The referee of the game. They make the big calls.

  • Victory

    The best feeling ever when your team wins! 🎉

  • Women

    Smashing boundaries and inspiring everyone in cricket! 🌟

  • X-factor

    That player who always surprises everyone!

  • Yorker

    A super sneaky ball that lands right at the batter’s feet.

  • Zones

    Fielding positions on the cricket ground.

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