cricket pitch
Bowler's delivery strip
A cricket pitch is the rectangular strip of ground between the two sets of stumps where the bowler delivers the ball and the batsman plays.
It measures 22 yards (20.12 meters) in length.
The condition of the pitch—how much it helps the ball bounce or turn—significantly affects the match: The pitch favored spin bowlers.
- batsmanCricket's offensive player
- stumpsCut tree bases
- wicketSmall subsidiary entrance
- bowlerPin-toppling player
- turfGrass-covered earth surface
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Soccer playing surface
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