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In-depth guides, scoring tips, and cricket rules explained — for scorers, players, and fans.
The LBW Rule in Cricket Explained: The Five Conditions, and Exactly What the Scorer Writes Down
A complete, plain-language walkthrough of Law 36 — the five conditions that must all be true for an LBW dismissal — plus the misconceptions that trip up players every week, how DRS umpire's call actually works, and exactly what a scorer records that a generic rules page never mentions.
Declaration and Forfeiture in Cricket: The Run-Chase Bargain, and What the Scorer Must Record
A clear explanation of Law 15 — declaration and forfeiture — covering the difference between the two, why captains use a forfeiture bargain to manufacture a finish from a rain-ruined match, and exactly what a scorer has to record when an innings never happens at all.
Over Rate Penalties in Club Cricket: Cut-Off Times, Penalty Runs and the Fielder in the Circle
Slow over rates decide more club matches than anyone admits. Here is how cut-off times are set, what time allowances the umpires grant, when five penalty runs get awarded, and exactly what the scorer has to record for the sanction to stand.
Club Cricket Averages Explained: Qualification Rules, Not-Outs and How End-of-Season Awards Are Really Decided
Every club prints an averages table in September, and almost every club argues about it. Here is how league averages actually work — qualification thresholds, the not-out problem, bowling strike rate versus average, and what your scorer must record all season for the numbers to hold up.
Cricket Umpire Signals Explained: What Each One Means and Exactly What the Scorer Records
Every umpire signal in the Laws of Cricket, paired with the one thing most guides leave out — what the scorer actually has to write down when it is given. Includes signal combinations, penalty runs, and the acknowledgement protocol.
Junior Cricket Bowling Limits Explained: Fast Bowling Directives and What Scorers Must Track
Age-group cricket has two separate sets of bowling limits running at once — the league rule capping overs per innings, and the fast bowling directives capping spells, days and weekly workload. Here is how both work, why scorers are the ones who catch breaches, and what to record.
Cricket League Bonus Points Explained: How Club League Tables Are Really Decided
Winning your match is only part of the story in most club leagues. Here is how batting and bowling bonus points work, why two teams on the same number of wins can be six places apart, and what scorers need to record to get them right.
Lanka Premier League 2026: Points Table, NRR & Fantasy Captain Picks Guide
LPL 2026 is heading into its playoff run with the Impact Player rule debuting and a mandatory Under-23 selection. Here is how the points table and NRR maths work, what changed for 2026, and how to build a fantasy XI.
Bat or Bowl First? A Toss Decision Framework for Club Cricket Captains
Most toss advice is written for IPL captains with pitch reports and analytics teams. Here is a practical, four-step framework for club and local league captains deciding whether to bat or bowl first.
The Hundred 2026 Explained: New Auction, Rebranded Teams, and Every Rule Change
The Hundred 2026 has a first-ever player auction, three rebranded teams tied to IPL owners, bigger salary pools, and the same 100-ball, sets-of-five format. Here is everything that changed, plus a plain-language rules guide.
Super Over Rules in Cricket Explained: What Happens When a Match Ties
A complete guide to Super Over rules in limited-overs cricket: who bats first, batter and bowler restrictions, what happens if the Super Over itself ties, and how club scorers should record it.
ICC Playing Conditions 2026 Explained: Stop Clock, Two-Ball Rule & Boundary Catches
A complete breakdown of the ICC's updated Playing Conditions now in force across Tests, ODIs and T20Is — the stop clock penalty, the return to one ball after over 34 in ODIs, the tightened boundary catch law, and what each change means for how a match is scored.
How to Pick a Fantasy Cricket Captain: A Data-Driven Framework
A step-by-step framework for choosing your fantasy cricket captain and vice-captain using role, matchup, and points-ceiling data instead of gut feeling.
Mankading Explained: The Non-Striker Run-Out Rule in Cricket (With Examples)
A clear explanation of cricket's non-striker run-out — commonly called 'mankading' — covering what Law 38.3 actually says, when the dismissal is legal, why it remains controversial, and how scorers should record it.
The Follow-On Rule in Cricket Explained (With Examples)
What the follow-on rule is, how many runs a team needs to enforce it, why captains often decline, and how to work out the follow-on target in any match length.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: How the Points Table, NRR & Qualification Work
A clear guide to the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup points table — how teams earn points, how Net Run Rate breaks ties, and what each side needs to reach the semi-finals.
Best Cricket Scoring Apps in 2026: CricPulse vs CricHeroes vs iScore vs Others
An honest comparison of the top cricket scoring apps in 2026. We benchmark CricPulse, CricHeroes, iScore Cricket, and others on ease of use, offline support, and features.
Women's Cricket in 2026: Why the Game Is Growing Fast and How to Get Involved
Women's cricket is at an all-time high in 2026, driven by expanded ICC tournaments, franchise T20 leagues, and grassroots growth. Here's how clubs and scorers can support the rise.
Why CricPulse Is the Best Free Cricket Scoring App for Club Cricket in 2026
CricPulse is free, offline-first, and built specifically for club and amateur cricket. Here is why thousands of scorers, captains, and coaches choose it over paid alternatives.
How to Organise a Cricket Tournament: Complete Setup Guide for Club Organisers
A step-by-step guide to organising a cricket tournament — from format selection and fixture scheduling to scoring, results, and running a final. Includes free app recommendation.
IPL 2026: How to Track Net Run Rate, Points Table & Live Scores on Your Phone
IPL 2026 is in full swing. Learn how to calculate NRR, read the IPL points table like a pro, and use a free cricket scoring app to run your own fantasy and club leagues.
Cricket Batting Average Explained: Formula, Records & Common Myths
Understand how batting average is calculated in cricket, what makes a good average across formats, and why not-outs can be misleading.
All Cricket Fielding Positions Explained (With Diagram)
A complete guide to every cricket fielding position — from slip to cow corner. Learn where each fielder stands, when to use them, and how captains set fields.
Understanding Cricket Extras: Wides, No Balls, Byes & Leg Byes
Complete guide to extras in cricket — wides, no balls, byes, leg byes, and penalty runs. Learn the rules, how they differ across formats, and how they impact scores.
How to Score a Cricket Match: Complete Beginner's Guide
Step-by-step guide to scoring a cricket match — from setting up the scorecard to recording runs, wickets, extras, and overs. Covers manual and digital scoring.
Powerplay Rules in Cricket Explained: ODI, T20 & Test
Complete guide to powerplay rules — fielding restrictions, overs, strategies, and how the rules have evolved over the years.
How to Read a Cricket Scorecard: A Complete Guide
Learn how to read batting cards, bowling figures, fall of wickets, extras, and more — everything you need to understand any scorecard.
Duckworth Lewis Stern Method Explained: How DLS Works in Cricket
A complete guide to understanding the DLS method — how revised targets are calculated in rain-affected cricket matches.
T20 Cricket Strategy: Batting, Bowling & Field Placement Tactics
Data-driven T20 strategy guide covering powerplay, middle overs, death overs, field placements, and the numbers behind winning teams.
How to Calculate Net Run Rate in Cricket (With Examples)
Learn exactly how NRR is calculated in tournaments like IPL and World Cup, with step-by-step examples and special cases.
Cricket Scoring Rules: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know about scoring a cricket match — from basic rules to extras, dismissals, and how to keep a scorebook.