Section 6: Scoring

The batting side accumulates runs by batsmen crossing the pitch between the wickets. After a stroke, both batsmen run toward the opposite end of the pitch, grounding their bats (or persons) behind the popping crease to complete a run.

Source: Section 7, Law 18, Law 19, Law 19.8, Law 24, Law 23, Law 22, Law 21, Law 42, Law 16, Law 14

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