Batting (cricket)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Team bat-and-ball sport
2. What is the geographical origin?England, with historical development spanning centuries
3. What is the main goal of batting in cricket?The main goal is to score runs while keeping the wicket safe.
4. Why do batters sometimes play defensive shots?Defensive shots help protect the wicket and reduce the chance of getting out.

Dismissal: The act of a batter being out, requiring them to leave the field.
Striker: The batter currently positioned to face the bowler's delivery.
Non-striker: The batter positioned at the opposite end of the pitch from the striker.
Batting Average: Total runs scored divided by the number of times dismissed, indicating consistency.