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Box Cricket
Box cricket is a fast-paced, indoor or netted version of traditional cricket played in a compact, rectangular playing area, known as a “box”. It features smaller teams (typically 6-8 players), reduced overs, and modified rules to suit the smaller space, making it ideal for urban areas, casual play, and practice with soft balls and lighter bats to ensure safety.
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Enclosed Space:
Played in a smaller, enclosed area surrounded by nets or walls.
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Fewer Players:
Teams are smaller, often 6 to 8 players per side, making it easier to organize.
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Modified Rules:
Special rules, such as no LBW (Leg Before Wicket) or specific ways to score runs using the walls, are implemented for the confined space.
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Shorter Format:
Matches are typically played with limited overs, often 6 to 12 overs per innings, creating a faster game.
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Soft Equipment:
Uses soft tennis or sponge cricket balls and lighter bats to reduce injury risk.
- Objective: The goal remains the same: score more runs than the opposing team.
- Runs: Players score by hitting the ball and running between the wickets or by hitting the nets in a way that is defined by the specific rules.
- Dismissals: Common methods of dismissal include getting the batsman out, with some rules allowing for specific types of dismissals like stumping on a no-ball not being valid.