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How many overs are in 100 cricket?

Published in Cricket Format 1 min read

In "The Hundred" cricket format, the concept of traditional "overs" does not exist. Instead, each innings consists of 100 balls.

Explanation

"The Hundred" is a cricket format designed to shorten the game and make it more exciting. A key difference from traditional cricket is the way bowling is structured.

  • No Overs: Unlike traditional cricket, there are no "overs" of 6 balls each.

  • 100 Balls per Innings: Each team bats for 100 balls.

  • Bowling Structure: Bowlers deliver either 5 or 10 consecutive balls. A bowler can bowl a maximum of 20 balls in the innings. The captain decides how many balls a bowler will bowl at a time.

Therefore, answering the question directly, there are no overs in 100 cricket as it is played in "The Hundred" format. The game is defined by the total number of balls bowled.

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