Cricket pitch: Read the Edwards Sports guide to cricket

Read the Edwards Sports guide to cricket pitch dimensions, including the MCC’s laws and standard pitch specifications. A cricket pitch is the central strip of a cricket field where most of the action takes place. Learn about its size, surface, condition, markings, and how it affects the outcome of a match. Learn about the standard 22-yard length of a cricket pitch and how it affects gameplay and outcomes. Explore the different types of pitches based on their conditions and how they suit bowlers and batsmen. The Cricket Pitch is the rectangular area at the center of a Cricket infield that is divided from the infield by a series of dots or another white line. Two lines called creases are painted along the pitch, and help determine whether a pitch or hit is within the playing rules of the game.