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TYPES OF PITCHES
In general there are 6 different types of cricket-pitches:-
1. THE GOOD WICKET :
This is good for scoring runs as neither the spin nor seam bowlers are able to make the ball bounce surprisingly.
2. THE FAIR WICKET:
Allows both spin and seam bowlers to achieve a degree
of movement, but at even pace and height
3. THE SPORTING WICKET:
Generally results from a period of drought with dry,
hard soil under the grass. Fast bowling can be lethal on this wicket.
4. THE GREEN WICKET:
Is generally created by a moist atmosphere, and is usually
well-grassed. This wicket allows medium to fast seam
bowling, sometimes in contradiction to the swing.
5. THE CRUMBLING WICKET:
Also results from dry weather and lack of grass to bind it.
Spinners and medium-paced cutters do well under such circumstances.
6. THE ROUGH WICKET:
Does not give batsman a fair chance as the ball does not bounce truly |
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