In cricket, what is a century?
Answer100 runs scored by one batter
A batter who scores 100 runs in a single innings has made a century.
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Cricket facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about the sport of cricket, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
How many runs are scored when the ball reaches the boundary after touching the ground?
Answer4
A ball that bounces or rolls over the boundary scores four; clearing it on the full scores six.
Going deeper
How long is a cricket pitch between the wickets?
Answer22 yards
The pitch is 22 yards (20.12 m) from stumps to stumps.
How many stumps make up one wicket?
Answer3
Each wicket has three stumps topped by two bails.
The Ashes is a Test cricket series between which two teams?
AnswerEngland and Australia
England and Australia have contested the Ashes since the early 1880s.
Expert level
What is a maiden over?
AnswerAn over in which no runs are conceded
A maiden is an over where the bowler concedes no runs.
Don Bradman finished his Test career with what famous batting average?
Answer99.94
Bradman's Test average of 99.94 is far above any other player with a long Test career.
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