cricket is a bat and ball game played between two teams of elven players on the field at the center of which is a 20 metre (22-yard) pitch with a wicket at each end,each comprising two balls balanced on three stumps.The batting side scores runs by striking the ball bowled at the wicked with the bat, while the bowling and Fielding side tries to prevent this and dismiss each player (so they are "out).Means of dismissal include being bowled,when the ball, hit's the stumps and dislodges the ball, and by the fielding side catching the ball after it is hit by the bat, but before it hits the ground.when ten players have been dismissed,the innings ends and the teams swap roles.the game is adjudicated by two umpires, aided by a third umpire and match referee in international matches.They communicate with two off-field scores who record the matches statistical information.