Explainer On Cricket Match Result: Cricket is very much liked in India. The passion among fans for this game is palpable. Be it Test, ODI or T-20… all three formats have their own status and fans like all of them very much. To make the oldest format of cricket exciting, ICC started the World Test Championship and due to this the interest of fans towards this format increased a lot. So, the rain of sixes and fours in T-20 format has always been winning the hearts of cricket fans. There is a different thrill in the ODI format, in which the teams get a chance to make a comeback and the cricketers also get a chance to show their game. But, matches played in all these three formats often get results, but sometimes they do not. But, do you know that apart from win-loss, there are also three results… tie, draw and no-result… so let us tell you about these three results in this article.
When did cricket start?
There is no definite year for when cricket started. It is believed that it started in England around the 16th century and gradually it became an organized sport. Cricket had become quite popular by the 18th century. The first widely accepted rules of cricket were drawn up in 1744, giving the game a systematic form. However, records of many matches of the initial period are not available. Later in 1787, the Marylebone Cricket Club was established, which played an important role in the development and rules of cricket.
When did Team India play its first cricket match?
The Indian cricket team played its first international match as a test match on 25 June 1932 against England. This match ran from 25 to 28 June at the historic Lord's ground in London. India was captained by CK Nayudu. England, batting first, scored 259 runs, in response to which India's first innings was reduced to 189 runs. England set a difficult target for India by declaring 275/8 in the second innings. The Indian team could score only 187 runs in the second innings. In this way England defeated India by 158 runs.
What is a tie in cricket?
In cricket, a tie is a situation when the score of both the teams is exactly equal and all the wickets of the other team have fallen or its scheduled overs have been completed. That means both teams have scored equal runs in the match.
Tie and draw are different results. Ties are mainly seen in limited overs cricket, while ties are also possible in Test cricket, but it is extremely rare. In case of a tie in ODI or T20, a super over can be conducted as per the rules of the competition. In case of a tie in Test cricket, there is no extra play and the match is declared a tie.
What is a draw in cricket?
A draw in cricket is a situation when the match is not decided till the end of the stipulated time and no team is able to win. This result is usually seen in Test cricket. For example, if after the completion of a five-day Test match, all the innings of both the teams are not finished and neither team is able to achieve the target, then the match is declared a draw.
It is not necessary that the scores of both the teams be equal. This is the biggest difference between a draw and a tie. In Test cricket, in case of a draw, both the teams get equal points, whereas in a tie, both the teams have the same score and the result of the match remains a tie.
What is no-result in cricket?
No-result in the game of cricket is a situation when not enough play is played in the match and the required overs are not completed to declare any team the winner. This situation usually occurs in limited overs matches due to rain, bad weather, bad light or other reasons. In ODI and T20 matches, if the match is stopped due to rain and the minimum required overs are not completed, then the match is declared no-result. In such a situation no team wins or loses. According to the rules of the tournament, both teams are usually given one point each. In case of no-result the match is not considered a tie.
Who was the first captain of India in which format?
In Indian cricket, the early captains who captained the team in different formats have their own special history. The first captain of India in Test cricket was CK Nayudu. He commanded the team in India's first Test against England in 1932. Ajit Wadekar was the first captain of India in ODI cricket. He captained India in its first ODI against England in 1974. The first captain of India in T20 International was Virender Sehwag. He captained the team in India's first T20 International match against South Africa in 2006. In this way, the history of India's early captains in all three formats is different.
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