
In a wide ball, if the batsman run BYES or the ball hits the boundary for 4 byes, it is marked as a dot(as shown in the above picture). The + symbol is used to represent the WIDE. In that case, each BYE marked with a ‘dot’. In some situation, the wicketkeeper misses the NO BALL and the batsman run BYES or the ball runs to the boundary for 4 byes.

Look at the image above, the ‘circle’ symbol indicates NO BALL and the runs are marked inside the circle if the batsman hits the ball and scores in the NO BALL. Let’s learn how to use these symbols and how we can read a scorebook. These are the different symbols used for different type of score/stat in a traditional scorebook. Cricket Scorebook Basics (understand cricket scores) On the other hand, online scoring is easy and does not require any prior knowledge or training. Manual paper scoring is complicated and a trained scorer needs to score matches. More advanced score books allow for the recording of more detail, and other statistics such as the number of balls faced by each batsman. Simple score books allow the recording of each batsman’s runs, their scores and mode of dismissal, the bowlers’ analyses, the team score and the score at the fall of each wicket. A scorecard (scorebook) is a pre-printed book and these are available in different styles. In this method, the scorer uses a scorecard(scorebook) and a pen. There are two methods used in cricket scoring manually and computerized. The scorer must always accept and record the umpire signals as given. A scorer is a person who is responsible for recording the cricket score. Scoring with a computer/mobile software (Online Cricket Scoring Apps)Ĭricket scoring is the process of recording all runs scored, all wickets are taken and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled.

Cricket Scorebook Basics (understand cricket scores).Manual scoring method or Paper-based scoring.
