Glossary term

Run-out

Dismissal completed with the batter out of the crease

Fielding TermsBeginner

Simple definition

Run-out refers to dismissal completed with the batter out of the crease. It is part of the standard language of cricket and helps explain how matches are played, scored, discussed, or analyzed.

Why it matters

Connected theme: Fielding
Connected theme: Defense
Connected theme: Pressure