Caught is a common way to get out, where a fielder grabs the ball after the batter hits it, but before it touches the ground. This dismissal ends the batter’s turn immediately and sends them back to the locker room. Example: The fielder made a spectacular diving catch at slip after the ball took a thin edge off the bat.
Pro-Tip: If a fielder catches the ball but steps on the boundary rope, the batter stays in and earns six runs instead.
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