Pitch Perfect: The World of Cricket

Witness the ultimate test of skill, strategy, and spirit.

Pitch Perfect: The World of Cricket Landing
Story object
Bat-and-Ball Game Explained

🏏 Bat-and-Ball Game Explained

Global Team Sport

  • Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players.
  • Matches take place on a large field, with a 22-yard pitch at its center.
  • Batters score runs by hitting the ball and switching places, or by hitting boundaries.
  • Fielders aim to prevent runs and dismiss batters through various methods.
Source →
01
Cricket's Historical Origins

📜 Cricket's Historical Origins

Mid-16th Century England

  • The earliest known definite reference to cricket being played dates back to mid-16th century in South East England.
  • The sport spread globally with the expansion of the British Empire.
  • The first international matches were played in the second half of the 19th century.
  • The Laws of Cricket are maintained by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in London.
Source →
02
Test Cricket: The Ultimate Test

⏳ Test Cricket: The Ultimate Test

Up to Five-Day Matches

  • Test cricket is considered the game's most prestigious and traditional format.
  • Matches can last up to five days, involving up to four innings per game.
  • It is often referred to as the 'ultimate test' of a cricketer's skill, endurance, and temperament.
  • Test status was retrospectively awarded to matches played since 1877.
Source →
03
ODI and T20: Modern Formats

⚡ ODI and T20: Modern Formats

Limited Overs Excitement

  • One Day International (ODI) matches are played over a single day, with a set number of overs.
  • Twenty20 (T20) is a much shorter format, with each team batting for 20 overs, lasting 3-4 hours.
  • These formats typically feature players wearing colorful club or team kits.
  • The shorter formats have significantly boosted cricket's global appeal and viewership.
Source →
04
Global Cricket Viewership Growth by Format

📊 Global Cricket Viewership Growth by Format

Key Formats: Test, ODI, T20

ICC Global Cricket Reports and Media Releases, 2020-2024 (Viewership Estimates)

05
Source →
Governing Bodies: ICC and MCC

⚖️ Governing Bodies: ICC and MCC

Over 100 Member Nations

  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket, with over 100 member nations.
  • The ICC is responsible for organizing major international tournaments and promoting the sport.
  • The Laws of Cricket, which define the rules of the game, are maintained by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in London.
Source →
06
ICC Member Nations Worldwide

📊 ICC Member Nations Worldwide

Over 100 Countries and Territories

ICC Members, Official Website, 2024

07
Source →
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

🏆 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

First Held in 1975

  • The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is a quadrennial One Day International (ODI) tournament.
  • It is considered one of the world's most viewed sporting events and the flagship event of international cricket.
  • The inaugural Men's World Cup was organized in England in June 1975.
  • Australia are the current champions, having won the 2023 World Cup in India.
Source →
08
ICC World Test Championship

🏅 ICC World Test Championship

Inaugural Season 2019

  • The ICC World Test Championship is the premier international championship for Test cricket.
  • It is a league competition organized by the ICC, with its inaugural season starting in 2019.
  • This championship serves as the pinnacle tournament for the Test format of international cricket.
Source →
09
Australia's Cricket Dominance

🇦🇺 Australia's Cricket Dominance

Six World Cup Titles

  • Australia stands as the most successful side in international cricket history.
  • They have won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup a record six times.
  • Australia has also been rated the top Test side more often than any other country.
  • The team boasts eight One Day International trophies in total.
Source →
10
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Titles by Nation

📊 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Titles by Nation

1975-2023 Tournaments

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup History, International Cricket Council, 2023

11
Source →
India's Cricket Prowess

🇮🇳 India's Cricket Prowess

Multiple ICC Titles

  • As of August-September 2025, India ranks first in ICC Men's ODI and T20I Team Rankings.
  • The India men's national team has won the ODI World Cup twice and the T20 World Cup twice.
  • India are also current holders of the ICC Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup.
  • They have appeared in two of the three World Test Championship finals.
Source →
12
India Men's Cricket Team ICC Rankings Trend

📊 India Men's Cricket Team ICC Rankings Trend

ODI & T20I Team Rankings (Past 5 Years)

ICC Men's Team Rankings, International Cricket Council, Accessed 2024

13
Source →
Day/Night Test Cricket

🌃 Day/Night Test Cricket

Pink Ball Revolution

  • Day/night Test matches were introduced to increase viewership and appeal.
  • The ICC permitted day/night Tests in 2012 after several trials.
  • The first official day/night Test match took place in November 2015.
  • These matches use a pink ball to ensure better visibility under artificial lighting.
Source →
14
Growth of Women's Cricket

👧 Growth of Women's Cricket

Significant 21st Century Rise

  • Women's cricket has seen significant growth and increasing popularity in the 21st century.
  • The first Women's Cricket World Cup was held in 1973, two years before the men's equivalent.
  • International women's cricket now features its own professional leagues and tournaments.
  • The ICC actively promotes and develops women's cricket globally.
Source →
15
Growth of Women's Cricket: Key Metrics

📊 Growth of Women's Cricket: Key Metrics

Viewership & Participation (2010-Present)

ICC, 'ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 becomes most-watched women’s cricket event ever', 2023 (Data for global viewership and participation trends inferred from various ICC reports and press releases).

16
Source →
2025 Women's World Cup Details

📢 2025 Women's World Cup Details

India & Sri Lanka Co-Hosts

  • The 13th edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
  • The event is scheduled to take place from September 30 to November 2, 2025.
  • Australia are the defending champions, having secured their seventh title in 2022.
  • This tournament will be the last to feature an eight-team format.
Source →
17