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Cricket

Cricket is a popular team sport played between two teams of eleven players each on a circular or oval-shaped field. It originated in England and has since become a global sport with a significant following, especially in countries like India, Australia, England, Pakistan, and others.

Basic Rules to play Cricket in Sports Academies

Teams and Players: Cricket is played between two teams, each consisting of 11 players. Each team takes turns batting and fielding.
Batting: Two batsmen are on the field at a time.
Bowling: Bowlers deliver the ball towards the batsman from one end of the pitch.
Scoring: Runs are counted based on the distance covered by the batsmen between the wickets or from boundary hits.
Innings: A match typically consists of two innings per team in longer formats like Tests or one inning per team in limited-overs formats.
Equipment: Players use bats made of wood, balls made of leather and cork, and wear protective gear such as helmets, pads, gloves, and leg guards.

General Pricing Structure

  1. Hourly Rates: Hourly rates can range from $20 to $100 or more per hour,
  2. Day Rates: Day rates can range from $100 to $500 or more,
  3. Monthly Membership: Rates range from $40 – $100 per court per hour based on the date, time, space required, availability, and the number of days you are requesting.
  4. Annual Membership: Field rates range from $90 – $40 an hour, depending on the amount of space needed.
  5. Group Sessions: Rates might be slightly lower per person, often ranging from $5 to $15 per person per hour.

Pricing from Different Age Gruops

  1. 2024 Spring Adult Cricket (6v6 Indoor) $250 $25 nonresident fee for each non-Cary resident on team’s roster. Leagues: Coed, Men’s & Women’s Play Nights: Coed (Mon/Wed); Men/Women (Tue/Thu) Season: Mar-Jun
  2. 2024 Summer Adult Cricket (Outdoor 4v4) $TBD $10 nonresident fee for each non-Cary resident on team’s roster. Leagues: Coed (4v4) Play Nights: Coed 4v4 (Mon/Wed) Season: Late Jun-Aug
  3. 2024 Fall Adult Cricket (6v6 Indoor)Team Fee: $TBD $25 nonresident fee for each non-Cary resident on team’s roster. Leagues: Coed, Men’s & Women’s Play Nights: Coed (Mon/Wed); Men/Women (Tue/Thu) Season: Aug-Oct

Cricket

Cricket is a popular team sport played between two teams of eleven players each on a circular or oval-shaped field. It originated in England and has since become a global sport with a significant following, especially in countries like India, Australia, England, Pakistan, and others.

Teams:

The game is played with a bat and ball, where one team bats while the other team bowls and fields. The batting team tries to score runs by hitting the ball and running between two sets of wickets, while the bowling and fielding team tries to get the batsmen out using various tactics such as bowling, catching, and running them out.

Gameplay:

Cricket matches can take different forms:
  • Test Matches: Traditional matches that can last up to five days, with each team playing two innings.
  • One-Day Internationals (ODIs): Limited-overs matches where each team bats and bowls for a single inning, typically lasting around 8 hours.
  • Twenty20 (T20): A faster-paced format where each team bats and bowls for a single inning, with the entire match completed in about three hours.
Cricket has a rich history, with iconic players and teams achieving legendary status. It’s known for its strategic depth, skillful play, and moments of high drama, making it a beloved sport worldwide.