How is a Wide Ball Measured in Cricket?

Learn how a wide ball is measured in cricket and its impact on the game.

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In cricket, a wide is measured when the bowler delivers a ball too wide or too high for the batsman to hit. For a ball to be declared wide, it must pass outside the set width marks on both sides of the batting crease. The umpire will signal a wide by extending both arms horizontally. This adds one extra run to the batting team's score and the ball must be bowled again.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What defines a wide ball in cricket? A wide ball in cricket is defined as a delivery that is out of the batsman's reach.
  2. What happens when a wide ball is bowled? When a wide ball is bowled, it adds one extra run to the batting team's score and the delivery must be repeated.
  3. How does an umpire signal a wide ball? An umpire signals a wide ball by extending both arms horizontally.
  4. Are there specific width marks for wide balls? Yes, there are specific width marks on both sides of the batting crease that define if a ball is wide.

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