Two teams of 11 players each play the game
One team bats while the other team bowls and fields
The batting team tries to score runs
The bowling team tries to get batters out and limit runs
A batter scores runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets
A boundary hit along the ground scores 4 runs
A boundary hit in the air without touching the ground scores 6 runs
The bowler delivers the ball to the batter from one end of the pitch
The batter defends the wicket or tries to hit the ball
Batters can run after hitting the ball to score runs
Two batters must be at opposite ends to complete a run
A batter can be out by being bowled, caught, run out, stumped, or leg before wicket
The innings ends when all batters are out or the overs are completed
The teams switch roles after the innings
The team with more runs at the end wins
A match can be played in different formats such as Test, One Day, or T20