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