Which is the real way that a batter can get out? (in cricket)
In cricket, there are several ways a batter can be dismissed or "out." The common modes of dismissal include:
1. Bowled: When the ball delivered by the bowler hits the stumps directly, and the bails come off. If the batter fails to protect their wicket, this type of dismissal occurs.
2. Caught: If the batter hits the ball and it is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground, they are considered out. The catch can be taken anywhere on the field, as long as it's a clean catch.
3. LBW (Leg Before Wicket): If the bowler's delivery would have hit the stumps and the batter intercepts it with their body rather than the bat, preventing the ball from hitting the stumps, the batter can be given out LBW. However, certain conditions and rules apply to determine the validity of an LBW dismissal.
4. Run Out: When a fielder dislodges the bails of the stumps while the batter is out of their ground (i.e., not behind the crease), they can be run out. This typically happens when the batter is trying to complete a run or is out of their crease for some other reason.
5. Stumped: If the batter leaves their crease to play a shot and misses the ball, but the wicket-keeper collects the ball and knocks off the bails before the batter can return to their crease, they can be stumped.
6. Hit-Wicket: If the batter accidentally knocks down the stumps with their bat or any part of their body while attempting to play a shot, they can be given out hit-wicket.
7. Handled the ball: If the batter intentionally touches the ball with their hand not using the bat, while not defending their wicket or trying to prevent injury, they can be out.
8. Obstructing the field: If the batter willfully obstructs a fielder's attempt to run them out or prevent a catch, they can be given out obstructing the field.
9. Timed Out (rare): If the incoming batter does not reach the crease within a specific time frame after the previous batter's dismissal, the outgoing batter can be given out.
It's important to note that the specific rules and conditions for each mode of dismissal may vary slightly based on the format of the game (Test, One-Day International, T20, etc.) and the playing regulations.