Cricket is a popular sport that is played in many countries, especially in England, India, Australia, Pakistan, and South Africa. It is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players each. The game is usually played on a large oval field with a 22-yard-long pitch in the center.

One team bats while the other team bowls and fields. The batting team tries to score as many runs as possible by hitting the ball and running between the wickets. The bowling team tries to get the batters out in different ways, such as hitting the wickets with the ball or catching the ball after it is hit.

There are different formats of cricket, including Test matches (which can last up to five days), One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) matches, which are shorter and more fast-paced.

Cricket is more than just a sport for many people—it’s a passion and a part of their culture. Fans follow their favorite teams closely and celebrate victories with great joy. The Cricket World Cup is one of the biggest international sporting events, watched by millions around the world.