Rules for Runs Added to Batting Team when No Ball Hits Stumps and Ball Crosses the Boundary

Understanding the complex rules of cricket can be a challenge, especially when it comes to calculating runs in specific scenarios. This article delves into the intricacies of what happens when a no ball is delivered, and the ball either crosses the boundary ropes without hitting the stumps or contacts the bat in a manner that results in a boundary.

Overview of Cricket Scoring

In cricket, runs are awarded in various ways, including hits by the batsman, extras, and boundaries. When a no ball is called and the ball crosses the boundary ropes, the runs added to the batting team are determined by the specifics of the incident. This article provides a detailed breakdown of different scenarios.

Scenario 1: Contact Between Bat and Ball Inside Boundary

If the ball contacts the batsman's bat, and the ball lands inside the boundary before crossing it, the runs awarded to the batting team are as follows:

No ball: 1 run Batting run: 4 runs (boundary 4)

Total runs credited to the batting team: 5 runs.

Scenario 2: Contact Between Bat and Ball Outside Boundary

In this scenario, the contact with the bat results in the ball crossing the boundary without landing inside. Again, the runs are calculated as:

No ball: 1 run Batting run: 6 runs (boundary 6)

Total runs credited to the batting team: 7 runs.

Scenario 3: No Contact Between Bat and Ball, with Contact from Pad or Body Inside Boundary

If the ball does not contact the bat but contacts the batsman's pad or body, and lands inside the boundary, the runs are:

No ball: 1 run Leg byes: 4 runs (leg byes as boundary 4 extras)

Total runs credited to the batting team: 5 runs.

Scenario 4: No Contact Between Bat and Ball, with Contact from Pad or Body Outside Boundary

In this case, the ball contacts the batsman's pad or body, but does not land inside the boundary before crossing the boundary. The runs are:

No ball: 1 run Leg byes: 4 runs (leg byes as boundary 4 extras)

Principle: Even though the ball crossed the boundary, a boundary 6 cannot be scored for leg byes since the bat was not involved in the action.

Total runs credited to the batting team: 5 runs.

Scenario 5: No Contact Between Bat and Ball or Pad or Body Inside Boundary

If the ball does not contact the batsman's bat, pad, or body, but crosses the boundary after landing inside the boundary, the runs are:

No ball: 1 run Bye: 4 runs (as boundary 4 extras)

Total runs credited to the batting team: 5 runs.

Scenario 5: No Contact Between Bat and Ball or Pad or Body Outside Boundary

In this situation, the ball does not contact the bat, pad, or body, but crosses the boundary without landing inside:

No ball: 1 run Bye: 4 runs (as boundary 4 extras)

The logic behind the inability to score a boundary 6 is the same as in Scenario 4.

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