Cricket

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• The set of three wooden stumps and two bails (6)
• The points scored by the batting team (4)
• The player standing directly behind the stumps to catch the ball (6)
• A style of bowling where the ball rotates to change direction (4)
• Protective gear worn on the hands by the batter or keeper (6)
• The status of a batter who has lost their wicket (3)
• The person whose job is to hit the ball and score runs (6)
• The famous trophy played for between England and Australia (5)

Down

• The period of time a team spends batting (7)
• The white lines marked on the pitch near the stumps (6)
• The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball over the rope without bouncing (3)
• The player who delivers the ball to the opponent (6)
• The three vertical posts at each end of the pitch (6)
• Small wooden pieces that sit on top of the stumps (5)
• A style of fast bowling intended to beat the batter with speed (4)

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