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What is Boundary in Cricket?

The rope marking the edge of the field, and the shots that reach it: four runs if the ball touches the ground first, six if it clears the rope on the full. Boundary sizes vary by ground, which changes how teams weigh risk.

Example: The short square boundary made the leg-spinner nervous.

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LBWGooglyYorkerBouncerPowerplayNet run rate (NRR)DuckGolden duck
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