How Scoring Works in T20 Cricket

Scoring runs is the entire goal of batting. There are several ways runs get added to a team's total. **Running between the wickets:** When a batter hits the ball, both batters on the pitch can run to the opposite end. Each completed run between the wickets scores **one run**. **Boundaries (automatic runs):** - **Four (4 runs):** The ball reaches the boundary rope after bouncing at least once on the ground. - **Six (6 runs):** The ball clears the boundary rope without touching the ground — a big hit! **Extras (bonus runs for the batting team):** - **Wide (1 run):** A delivery too far from the batter to play normally; it is re-bowled. - **No-ball (1 run + free hit):** An illegal delivery, such as the bowler overstepping the crease; the next ball is a **free hit**, meaning the batter cannot be dismissed by being bowled, caught, LBW, or stumped off it. - **Byes / Leg byes:** Runs scored when the ball passes the batter or deflects off the body without hitting the bat. Extras are added to the team total but are **not credited** to the individual batter's score. The team with the most runs at the end wins.