Question

Explain the following term in cricket:

Declaration

Explain a 'declaration' in a cricket match.

Answer 1

1. It is done when the captain of a side declares an innings closed if he feels he will win. Mostly declares when their score is above 500.
2. When all the innings are completed, the team with the most runs wins. If there is a tie, the result stands as TIE means no win no lose. If by the end of the final day's play all the innings are not completed, the game is a draw, no matter who appeared to be "winning".
3. Thus the strategic importance of sometimes declaring an innings closed, in order to have enough time to dismiss the other team and so win the game.