Cricket is a popular sport all over the world – particularly in India – and it has a long and rich history. Here are some fun facts about cricket that you may not know:
- The earliest known reference to cricket is in a court case record from 1598 in Guildford, Surrey, England.
- The longest cricket match lasted 14 days. It was played between England and South Africa in Durban in 1939.
- The heaviest cricket ball ever weighed 176 grams (6.2 ounces). It was used in a match in 1898.
- The fastest cricket ball ever bowled was bowled by Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan in 2003. The ball was clocked at 161.3 kilometers per hour (100.2 miles per hour).
- The highest score ever made by a batsman in a Test match is 380, by Brian Lara of the West Indies in 2004.
- The most wickets ever taken by a bowler in a Test match is 33, by Jim Laker of England in 1956.
- The most popular cricket tournament in the world is the Cricket World Cup. It is held every four years, and the most recent edition was held in England in 2019.
- The biggest cricket stadium in the world is the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Technical Fun Facts About Cricket
Here are some more ‘technical’ fun facts about cricket:
- A cricket bat can weigh up to 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds).
- A cricket ball can travel up to 160 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour).
- A cricket pitch is 22 yards (20 meters) long.
- A cricket wicket is 10 inches (25 centimeters) wide.
- A cricket over is six balls.
- A cricket innings ends when all ten batsmen are dismissed or when the team captain declares.
Cricket is a complex and fascinating game, and there is always something new to learn about it. I hope you enjoyed these fun facts about cricket!
