Question

Write any three situations when an innings can be closed.

Answer 1

The following methods can be used to end an innings in cricket:

1. Every batsman except for one is out (dismissed).
2. Only one batsman on the batting side remains eligible to bat after being out due to injury, illness, or absence.
3. The squad that bats last scores the necessary amount of runs to win.
4. The game ends in a draw because there is not enough time left.
5. In limited-overs cricket, the allotted number of overs has been bowled.
6. The captain of the team ends the inning.
7. One team is declared to have forfeited the game by the Match Referee.