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A simple guide to playing cricket

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by AJLabsFebruary 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM
A simple guide to playing cricket
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Al Jazeera published a guide explaining the basics of cricket ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for February 7 to March 8, 2026. The guide clarifies cricket terminology and rules for new audiences. Cricket is a bat-and-ball sport between two teams of 11, divided into innings where teams alternate batting and bowling. The goal is to score more runs than the opposing team. The guide explains the different formats of cricket: T20 (20 overs per team), One Day International (50 overs per team), and Test matches (played over five days). It also describes the cricket field and pitch.

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India 60% Sri Lanka 60% ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 70% Al Jazeera ×280%

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