Cricket pitch
Central strip of the cricket field
Cricket pitch
A cricket pitch is the rectangular central strip of a cricket field between the two wickets, where most of the action takes place. It is 22 yd (20.12 m) long (1 chain) and 10 ft (3.05 m) wide, and has specific markings delineating the creases, as specified by the Laws of Cricket. The surface is flat and is normally covered with extremely short grass, but can be completely dry or dusty soil with barely any grass or, in some circumstances (that are rarely seen in high level cricket), made from an artificial material. During a cricket match, the pitch is never altered or repaired, other than special circumstances that may change the condition. Any grass on the pitch at the start of the game, for example, may disappear due to wear. As almost all deliveries bowled will bounce off the pitch towards the batter, the state and type of a cricket pitch can significantly affect the outcome of a match. The state of the pitch is so important that home teams can be fined or docked points if it is deemed...
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