Can someone explain Cricket for instance how its scored

[Memphis]

11 players a side, generally a few batsmen, a few bowlers, a wicket keeper who can bat a bit and an 'all rounder' who can bat and bowl.

Bowling side bowl 'overs' consiting of six balls per over.

You have 20 over games, 50 over games, 3 day games and 5 day games. In the 20 and 50 over games the bowlers are limited to how many overs they can bowl. In 3 and 5 day games they can bowl as many as they like. 20 and 50 over games are 1 innings a piece. 3 and 5 day games are 2 innings.

Batsman hits ball. It goes over the boundary rope without bouncing = 6 runs. Bounces before it gets to the boundary rope = 4 runs. Doesnt get to the rope = how ever many times the batsmen can run between the wickets before th ball gets back.

Batsman can be out bowled, (bowler hits wicket). Caught. Run out (someone hits wicket whilst batsmen are attempting a run) Stumped (wicket keeper gathers ball whilst batsman is attempting a shot and hits the wicket) LBW (leg before wicket) In a nutshell if the ball hits the legs which in turn stops the ball from hitting the wickets thats LBW.

One side sets a target, other side chases it.

Thats pretty much it.

[Memphis]

And the bits that Ryanman added that I missed

[ryanman]

And the bits that Ryanman added that I missed

I think between the two of us we did an alright job there.

[Memphis]

right! Duckworth Lewis rule.....

[Beanz]

Cucumber Sandwiches and a steaming pot of tea are also essential if one is playing. If you are watching anything alcoholic drunk in large amounts over 7 hours and a silly hat.

[Memphis]

Monotonously repeating 'Barmy Army' from the crowd isnt compulsory.

[Master]

Cucumber Sandwiches and a steaming pot of tea are also essential if one is playing. If you are watching anything alcoholic drunk in large amounts over 7 hours and a silly hat.

Do not forget to bring your slippers, newspaper and something to entertain yourself with.

[Dia bando]

Cucumber Sandwiches and a steaming pot of tea are also essential if one is playing. If you are watching anything alcoholic drunk in large amounts over 7 hours and a silly hat.

Do not forget to bring your slippers, newspaper and something to entertain yourself with.

Don't take the piss out of slippers, your a philistine wonderful foot wear.