365telugu.com online news ,9th ,February,2025:Cricket is a sport rich in unique terminology, with specific words and phrases used to describe various aspects of the game. Whether it’s batting, bowling, fielding, or match regulations, understanding these terms is essential for players, commentators, and fans. From common terms like “innings” and “century” to technical ones like “LBW” and “Yorker,” each plays a crucial role in the game’s strategy and rules. This guide provides a brief overview of key cricket terminologies to help you grasp the sport better.
Batting Terms:
- Innings – The turn of a team to bat.
- Strike – The batsman facing the bowler.
- Non-striker – The batsman at the other end.
- Century – A batsman scoring 100+ runs.
- Duck – Getting out without scoring.
- Golden Duck – Getting out on the first ball.
- LBW (Leg Before Wicket) – Out if the ball hits the pad before the bat and would hit the stumps.
- Edge – Ball touching the bat’s edge, often caught by wicketkeeper/slips.
- Slog – A wild, aggressive shot.
Bowling Terms:
- Over – 6 balls bowled by one bowler.
- Maiden Over – An over with no runs conceded.
- Yorker – A ball delivered at the batsman’s feet.
- Bouncer – A short-pitched ball aimed at the batsman’s head.
- Spin Bowling – Bowling with wrist or finger spin.
- Fast Bowling – High-speed deliveries.
- No Ball – An illegal delivery (overstepping, high full toss, etc.).
- Wide Ball – A delivery too far from the batsman to hit.
Fielding Terms:
- Slip – Close fielders behind the batsman.
- Gully – A fielder positioned next to slips.
- Third Man – Fielder behind the batsman near the boundary.
- Cover – A fielding position between point and mid-off.
- Deep Midwicket – A fielder placed deep on the leg side.
- Run Out – Batsman dismissed before reaching the crease.
- Caught – Ball caught before touching the ground.
Match Terms:
- Powerplay – A phase with fielding restrictions.
- Follow-On – Forcing a team to bat again after a big lead.
- Declaration – Captain ends innings voluntarily.
- DLS Method – A rain-affected match calculation method.
- Super Over – A tie-breaker in limited-overs matches.