Question

The area in the middle of a cricket ground where a batsman stands is called ______.
a. Glitch
b. Pitch
c. Ditch

Answer 1

Answer : $\bold{Pitch}$


Extra Information -

The area in the middle of a cricket ground where a batsman stands is called "pitch". It is an area of ground which is used for playing a game such as cricket, hockey etc.

The cricket pitch is also called as the wicket or the track. It is generally, a long narrow and rectangle in shape.

The cricket pitch can be made of natural or artificial components. The cricket pitch is the place where the bowler releases the ball from one end and the batsman hits the same ball from other end of the pitch.

Answer 2

Answer : Pitch.

Explanation :

The area in the middle of a cricket ground where a batsman stands is called Pitch.

Pitch is around 22 yards in length and it measures around 10 ft in width. Two sides of the pitch, Stumps along with Bails are planted. On the striker side, i.e The batsmen who faces the ball stands, A wicket keeper stands behind the wickets.

Other side, An umpire stands behind the wickets. A batsmen needs to run along the crease and completely reach the other side, when his partner also does the same, then a run is scored.