Baseball vs. Cricket: A Quick Comparison
Similarities: Both are bat-and-ball games, with two teams taking turns batting and fielding. Both aim to score runs by hitting the ball and running the bases.
Differences:
Players: Baseball has 9 players per team, while Cricket has 11.
Bat: Baseball bats are round and tapered, while Cricket bats are flat and wider.
Ball: Baseballs are white with red stitching, while Cricket balls are red (day matches) or pink (day/night) for Test matches and white for limited-over matches.
Field: Baseball fields are diamond-shaped, while Cricket fields are oval-shaped.
Number of Pitches: In Baseball, pitchers throw until the batter is out, while in Cricket, the number of pitches is limited per over.
Runs per Hit: Baseball has home runs (4 runs) as the maximum, while Cricket has six runs as the maximum per hit.
Length of Game: Baseball games typically last 3 hours, while Cricket matches can range from 3 hours (T20) to 5 days (Test matches).
Protective Gear: Baseball fielders wear gloves and batting helmets, while Cricket fielders only wear light padding for close-in positions.
Popularity: Baseball is popular in the USA, Canada, and parts of Asia, while Cricket is popular in England, Australia, India, and other former British colonies.