Cricket outlines ten ways batters can be given out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:16 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Cricket has laid out ten official methods for dismissing batters according to MCC laws, detailing how each can occur during an innings. Common dismissals include being bowled, caught, LBW, run out, and stumped, while rarer incidents involve timing out, obstructing the field, and hitting the ball twice. The explanations highlight the complexity of the game and the occasions where specific dismissals can generate debate, particularly regarding the spirit of cricket. Recent examples, such as Angelo Mathews being timed out during the 2023 ODI World Cup, have brought some of these rules into the spotlight.
- •Cricket defines ten official dismissal methods under MCC laws.
- •Common dismissals include bowled, caught, LBW, run out, and stumped.
- •Rare dismissals like timing out can spark debate in matches.
- •Angelo Mathews was recently timed out in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
- •The understanding of dismissals informs strategic play in cricket.
- 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — Dismissals in cricket explained: Here are all 10 ways a batter can be given out
"Cricket dismissals are a tricky bunch, so here are all the ten ways a batter can be given out during their innings.
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