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What Is a Wide Ball in Cricket?

A wide ball is too far away for the batter to play fairly.

A wide ball is a delivery judged too far from the batter to be reasonably hit with a normal cricket shot.

A wide ball in cricket is called when the bowler delivers the ball outside the batter's reachable area, making it unfairly difficult to play. The batting team receives an extra run, and the ball usually has to be bowled again. Wide calls depend on the batter's position, the format, and the umpire's judgment. For bowlers, too many wides can quickly give away runs without forcing the batter to take risks.

What is a wide ball in cricket?

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