kriket

Kriket is the Sinhala term for “cricket,” a popular team sport characterized by two teams of eleven players each. The game is played on a circular or oval-shaped field with a rectangular 22-yard long pitch at its center. The main objective is to score runs by hitting a bowled ball with a bat and running between the wickets. The team that bats aims to score the highest number of runs while the fielding team tries to dismiss the batters and limit the scoring. Cricket is known for its distinct formats, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20), each providing different lengths and styles of play. The sport has a rich history and is played professionally around the world, especially in countries like India, Australia, England, and South Africa.