Last man stands cricket facts for kids
Last man stands cricket (LMS) is a super exciting and fast-paced type of cricket! Imagine a game where even if almost everyone on your team is out, one player can keep batting all by themselves. That's what Last Man Stands is all about! It's played with 20 overs, and each over has 5 balls, a bit like 100-ball cricket. This makes the game quick and full of action.
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What Makes Last Man Stands Different?
Last Man Stands cricket has some special rules that make it unique and thrilling. It's designed to be fun and easy to play, even if you don't have a full team of 11 players.
The "Last Man Standing" Rule
The most famous rule in LMS is how a single batter can keep playing even if all their teammates are out. Normally, in cricket, if all but one player are out, the innings ends. But in LMS, the last batter can keep going!
- How it works: When a batter is the "last man standing" (meaning everyone else on their team is out), they can only score runs if they are safe inside the ground at the striker's end. This is the area where the batter stands to hit the ball.
- Running for runs: If the last batter hits the ball and wants to score runs, they must run to the other end of the pitch and back to the striker's end to be safe. They don't have a partner to run with them from the non-striker's end. This makes scoring runs much harder and more exciting for the last batter!
Overs and Balls
In LMS, each team bats for 20 overs. But here's a twist: each over has only 5 balls instead of the usual 6. This means the game moves even faster, and every ball counts!
Getting Out
Just like in regular cricket, players can get out in different ways, such as being bowled, caught, or run out. The goal is to score as many runs as possible before all your players (except the last man standing) are out, or before you run out of overs.
Why Play Last Man Stands?
LMS cricket is popular because it's:
- Fast and exciting: With fewer balls per over and the "last man standing" rule, games are quick and full of dramatic moments.
- Flexible: You don't need a huge team to play, making it easier to organize games with friends.
- Fun for everyone: It's a great way to enjoy cricket, whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out.
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