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limited overs cricket

1 of 1noun
/ˈlɪ.mɪ.tid oʊ.vərz krɪ.kɪt/
Forms:limited overs crickets
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a format of the game where each team is allowed a fixed number of overs to bat, typically 20 or 50

Limited-overs cricket is a format where each team is allowed to bowl a set number of overs, with each over consisting of six legal deliveries or balls bowled by one player. This format is faster than traditional cricket, as it is designed to complete within a single day. The most common versions are One Day International (ODI), where each team bowls 50 overs, and Twenty20 (T20), where each team bowls 20 overs. The team with the most runs at the end of their allotted overs wins the match. Limited-overs cricket is popular for its exciting pace and the emphasis on aggressive batting.

  • Limited overs cricket has become very popular for evening matches.
  • Limited overs cricket often finishes in a single day, unlike Test matches.
  • In limited overs cricket, each team bats for a maximum of 50 overs.
  • The World Cup is played in a limited overs cricket format.
  • Strategy in limited overs cricket focuses on scoring quickly.