Browsing: Cricket Scoring

Shubman Gill made 223 not out as India chased 406 in 43.3 overs to beat West Indies by 8 wickets. What the record chase meant for beginners.

Learn how net run rate is calculated using simple match and tournament examples, including all-out, partial-over, DLS, and Super Over rules.

Learn what a dot ball means in cricket, what counts as one, how it appears on a scorecard, and how it differs from a maiden over.

Learn what strike rate means in cricket, how batting and bowling strike rates are calculated, and why the number must be judged in match context.

Learn what a maiden over means, which extras break it, why byes and leg byes can still count, and how wicket maidens appear on scorecards.

Many people feel confused when they first see a cricket score. You might see something like 150/6 (18.2 overs) and…