Law 32 Dismissals
Caught A batter is out if a fielder catches the ball before it touches the ground.
Law 30 Dismissals
Bowled A batter is out if the ball, delivered by the bowler, hits and dislodges a bail from the stumps.
Law 36 Dismissals
Leg Before Wicket (LBW) A batter is out LBW if the ball would have hit the stumps but was intercepted by the batter's body (usually the pad).
Law 38 Dismissals
Run Out A batter is out run out if they are out of their crease when a fielder puts down the wicket with the ball.
Law 39 Dismissals
Stumped A batter is out stumped if the wicket-keeper puts down the wicket while the batter is out of their crease and has not attempted a run.
Law 35 Dismissals
Hit Wicket A batter is out hit wicket if they dislodge the bails with their bat or body while playing a shot or setting off for the first run.
Law 37 Dismissals
Obstructing the Field A batter is out if they wilfully obstruct or distract a fielder from fielding the ball.
Law 34 Dismissals
Hit the Ball Twice A batter is out if they deliberately hit the ball a second time — except to defend their wicket.
Law 40 Dismissals
Timed Out An incoming batter must be ready to face the next ball within 3 minutes of the previous wicket falling.
Law 22 No-Ball & Wide
No-Ball — Overstepping A no-ball is called when the bowler's front foot lands beyond the popping crease at the moment of delivery.
Law 22 No-Ball & Wide
No-Ball — Height & Dangerous A ball is a no-ball if it passes above the batter's waist on the full, or above shoulder height after bouncing.
Law 25 No-Ball & Wide
Wide Ball A ball is called wide if it passes out of reach of the batter in their normal guard position.
Law 23 No-Ball & Wide
Dead Ball The ball is dead when it is clearly in the wicket-keeper's or bowler's hands, or after a dismissal or boundary.
Law 19 Fielding & Ground
Boundaries Four runs are scored when the ball reaches the boundary after touching the ground. Six runs when it clears the boundary without bouncing.
Law 28 Fielding & Ground
Fielder Obstructing the Ball A fielder must not wilfully obstruct a batter in running between wickets.
Law 41 Fielding & Ground
Fielding Restrictions (Limited Overs) In limited-overs cricket, the number of fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle is restricted during certain overs.
Law 41 Fielding & Ground
Ball Tampering Fielders may not artificially alter the condition of the ball — only natural wear and the application of sweat or saliva are permitted.
Law 20 Fielding & Ground
Lost Ball If the ball is lost, the fielding captain can call 'lost ball' and the batting side keeps whichever is greater — the runs already scored or 6 runs.
Law 21 Batting
The Crease A batter is safe from run out and stumping only when part of their bat or body is grounded behind the popping crease.
Law 29 Batting
Batter Leaving the Crease A batter who leaves the crease during play without the ball being dead can be run out or stumped.
Law 18 Batting
Scoring Runs Runs are scored when both batters complete a run — crossing and reaching their respective creases.
Law 18 Batting
Leg Byes Runs scored off the batter's body (not the bat) are leg byes — but only if the batter attempted a shot or moved to avoid the ball.
Law 17 Batting
Practice on the Field Batters and fielders may not practice on the pitch or square during play or between innings without the umpires' permission.
Law 42 The Match
Players and Substitutes Substitutes may field but cannot bat, bowl, or keep wicket — unless they are replacing an injured or ill player under concussion substitute rules.
Law 13 The Match
Innings An innings ends when 10 wickets fall, the captain declares, or the allotted overs are completed.
Law 16 The Match
Start of Play & The Toss The captain winning the toss decides whether to bat or field first. Play starts when the umpire calls 'play'.
Law 3 The Match
The Umpires Umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. Their decisions are final.
Law 15 The Match
Intervals Lunch, tea, and drinks breaks are fixed intervals. Umpires control when they happen.
Law 41 Conduct & Fair Play
Spirit of Cricket Players are expected to play hard but fair, respecting opponents, umpires, and the game itself.
Law 41 Conduct & Fair Play
Time Wasting Deliberate time wasting — by batting or fielding side — is unfair play and can result in penalty runs.
Law 41 Conduct & Fair Play
Sledging & Player Conduct Players may not use language or actions that could intimidate, distract, or abuse opponents or umpires.
Law 11 Equipment & Ground
The Pitch The pitch is 22 yards long and 10 feet wide. Players must not damage it deliberately.
Law 5 Equipment & Ground
The Ball The ball must weigh between 155.9 and 163 grams and have a circumference of 22.4 to 22.9 cm.
Law 8 Equipment & Ground
The Wickets Three stumps and two bails form a wicket. The overall width is 9 inches, height 28 inches.
Law 7 Equipment & Ground
The Bowling Crease The bowling crease passes through the middle stump and is 8 feet 8 inches long on each side.
