19.7. 1 A Boundary 6 will be scored if and only if the ball has been struck by the bat and is first grounded beyond the boundary without having been in contact with the ground within the field of play. This shall apply even if the ball has previously touched a fielder.
The popping crease (Law 7.3) It shall have the back edge of the crease marking 1.22m (4 feet) from the centre of the stumps and shall extend to a minimum of 1.83m (6 feet) on either side of the line of the wicket. The popping crease shall be considered to unlimited in length.
The size of the boundary in men's cricket is 65 to 90 yards (59.44 to 82.30 m). Whereas for women's Cricket is between 55 to 70 yards (50.29 to 64.01m).
Boundaries can either be measured from the centre of the wicket or middle stump. This will depend on the competition rules. The three most common methods for marking boundaries are; white lines, boundary rope or flags.
1. The basic method is a white line using a line marker, boundary flags can be added at intervals. 2. The preferred method is a rope which makes the ball jump when contact is made; a useful indication of a (four) boundary.
Boundary dimensions Dimensions for newly constructed grounds should be a boundary of 50 yards (45.72 m) plus the 3 yard (2.74 m ) safety margin. In this case, this is measured from the middle stump of each pitch used for open-age cricket.
A boundary is the scoring of four or six runs from a single delivery, with the ball having left the field, and its first bounce having occurred either entirely within the playing field (in the case of four runs) or not (six runs); these events are known as a four or a six, respectively.
The distance to the boundary is measured from the centre of the wicket or from middle stump but this varies from ground to ground depending on its size and/or the level of the competition.
Boundary dimensions Dimensions for newly constructed grounds should be a boundary of 50 yards (45.72 m) plus the 3 yard (2.74 m ) safety margin. In this case, this is measured from the middle stump of each pitch used for open-age cricket.
- The runs scored when the ball touches or crosses the boundary, which are either four or six depending on whether the ball bounced inside the field or not¹. The boundary count can also be used as a tie-breaker in some limited overs matches, such as the 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand.