CRICKET TERMS

3. the period of time spent batting by a team or an individual
5. a player who aims to score runs
9. refers to an over bowled without a single run being scored
11. refers to a player who is good at both batting and bowling or wicketkeeping
12. a player who delivers the ball to the batsman or batswoman
14. for a batsman to be given out, the bowling side must request the umpire with a shout of 'how’s that?'

1. the three sticks at each end of the pitch
2. can refer to dismissal of a batsman
4. the small pieces of timber which sit on top of the stumps
5. a run scored through a means other than being hit by the bat
6. the outer limit of the playing area marked by a rope
7. protection for the legs used by both the batsmen and wicketkeepers
8. an international match lasting five days
10. a score of nought for a batsman
13. the correct number of consecutive balls that should be bowled by a bowler