The Boundary — Law 19 (MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 Code, 6th Edition)

Before the toss, the umpires and team captains agree upon and demarcate a boundary. The boundary is the edge of the playing surface as defined by a physical marker (rope, painted line, advertising boards, or a fence).

Source: Law 19.1, Law 19.5

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