Cricket is a bat-and-ball team sport that originated in England. It is played between two teams, each consisting of eleven players. The game is typically played on a circular or oval-shaped field, with a 22-yard-long rectangular pitch at the center. The objective of the game is for the batting team to score runs by hitting the ball bowled by the opposing team and running between two sets of wickets. The fielding team aims to restrict runs and dismiss the batsmen by catching the ball, hitting the wickets with the ball, or running out a batsman.

Cricket has various formats, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) games, each differing in rules and duration. It is governed by the laws of cricket, established by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), and is known for its strategic depth and the combination of individual skills and team tactics. The sport has a rich history and is popular in many countries, particularly in South Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean.