The Ten Types of Cricket Match

Cricket in the UK it is the popular sport aside from football,here is a list of the ten types of cricket you should know about if you love the sport;

Twenty20-- This type it was first introduced and played on 2003 in the UK, however, its popularity spread to all other cricket-playing nations. Each team has a quota of 20 overs and race whoever completes it first.

First-Class- This is the oldest type of cricket which has been practiced long before the test matches were played. There are many similarities between the two types, however, this type has three-day duration while the other one may reach up to five days.

Test-  this is the most challenging and is known to be the ultimate test of all cricketers. It is the most accurate yardstick if you are going to measure a team's effort and capabilities.

Club- This is the most recognizable amateur match in the world of cricket. it is when aspiring cricketers learn how to observe the laws of the game. It is often played with too much seriousness on both teams competing.

One-Day-  this tournament must have a winner in a day. It is often played with colored uniforms and white balls; more often, it is the best alternative to 5-day matches and can attract huge number of spectators especially the international matches.

County- if you are living in the UK, you must be familiar with this type as it is often played in the counties. this type is a competition between two counties to prove who has more superior members. Moreover, it is most popular in England.

List A- This is a new type introduced by International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2006. Those who created this type have been requesting ICC to recognize it as a new part of the cricket world.

Short Form- This type of Cricket is the best alternative for people who do not have much time watching the match for eight hours. Basically, all the elements of the game is compressed into this type, however, a match is over after about two hours.

Kwik-  this type is the best starting point for parents who want to develop their children to become of the most popular cricketers in the world . It is designed specifically for children who love the sport. Instead of the official bats and balls, the children are given plastic bats and balls to avoid injury.

Indoor-  this type is often played in smaller stadiums which means that is it also quicker than the traditional cricket match. You can seldom witness this type of cricket.