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Indoor cricket vs Outdoor cricket
10 key differences
Indoor cricket keeps the heart of the game alive, with some exciting twists. Here’s how indoor cricket compares to the traditional outdoor game.
1. Playing area
Outdoor cricket requires a large open field, typically around 150–160 meters in diameter.
Indoor cricket is played on a court approximately 100 feet long and 50 feet wide, fully enclosed with netting. It's compact, controlled, and ready to play year-round.
2. Team size
Outdoor cricket games feature 11 players per side.
Indoor cricket games are played with 6 to 8 players per team, making for quicker rotations and more involvement for each player.
3. Game time
Outdoor matches can range from a few hours (T20) to five-day Test matches.
Indoor cricket games are fast and dynamic, usually lasting between 60 and 90 minutes — ideal for weeknight leagues or after-work competition.
4. Scoring
Outdoor cricket scores runs primarily through running between wickets and hitting boundaries.
Indoor cricket uses the same basic principles, but adds scoring zones via side and rear walls, offering more ways to build a total.
5. Boundaries
In outdoor cricket, 4s and 6s are scored by hitting the ball beyond marked boundary ropes.
In indoor cricket, the walls are live — hitting certain walls earns bonus runs, and the ball stays in play, keeping the pace fast and the fielders on their toes.
6. Bowling
Outdoor formats allow flexibility in bowling choices, with specific limits depending on match type.
In indoor cricket, every player bowls — typically two overs each — making it more inclusive and promoting all-around skill development.
7. Batting
In outdoor cricket, once you're out, your innings is over.
In indoor cricket, batters continue playing even after getting out, but each dismissal deducts 5 runs from the team total. It’s a blend of individual performance and team strategy.
8. Fielding
Outdoor fielding involves long-range throws and fielders spread across a vast area.
Indoor cricket demands sharp reflexes and tight positioning in a smaller space. Every player is in the action on every ball.
9. Weather
Outdoor games are at the mercy of the weather — rain delays and cancellations are common.
Indoor cricket is 100% weather-proof. No rained-out games. No rescheduling headaches.
10. Atmosphere
Outdoor cricket often has a slower pace and traditional rhythm.
Indoor cricket is high-energy, fast-paced, and electric — think quick turns, nonstop action, and a vibrant social atmosphere.
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