A "6" in cricket is awarded when a batter hits the ball and it travels over the boundary without bouncing.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- Scoring Runs: In cricket, runs are scored in various ways. A common method is by hitting the ball and running between the wickets.
- Boundary Scoring: Another way to score is by hitting the ball to or over the boundary line.
- Four vs. Six:
- If the ball is struck by the batter and rolls or bounces over the boundary (or just touches it), it's a "four," awarding four runs.
- However, if the ball flies over (or touches) the boundary, without touching the ground before doing so, it's a "six," and six runs are scored.
Summary
| Score | Condition |
|---|---|
| Four | Ball bounces or rolls over the boundary (or touches it). |
| Six | Ball flies over the boundary (or touches it) without touching the ground first. |
