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Cricket toss — bat or bowl
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Cricket toss.
Bat or bowl first.
Run the cricket pre-match toss. Settle who bats or bowls first in your club, school, or friendly garden cricket match.
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About the Cricket Coin Toss
The toss is an iconic and highly influential ritual in the sport of cricket, carrying immense strategic weight.
MCC Law 13.4 Rules
Under the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Laws of Cricket, Law 13.4 dictates that the captains must toss for the choice of batting or bowling on the field of play. The toss takes place under umpire supervision, typically 30 minutes before play starts.
Strategic Batting & Bowling Decisions
Unlike other sports where the coin toss has minor effects, a cricket toss is crucial. Captains inspect the pitch for moisture, cracks, or green grass, and check the sky. Green pitches and cloudy skies favor swing/seam bowling first, while a dry pitch under hot sun favors batting first.
Long-standing Heritage
Flipping a coin has been an integral part of English cricket for centuries. Some historic matches were largely decided at the toss, as multi-day pitches crumbled over time, making batting last extremely difficult. Our simulator helps you replicate this selection fairly.