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Twenty20 matches last, on average, for approximately 3½ hours

The record for the fastest Twenty20 100 by a batsman, is held by a women, Deandra Dottin from the West Indies. She made 100 runs off 38 balls, including 9 sixes and 7 fours

A Twenty20 game involves two teams, each has a single innings, batting for a maximum of 20 overs

At the Twenty20 World Cup If the score is tied at the end of a match, both teams play a ‘Super Over’. The side with the higher score from their Super Over wins

There are different forms of cricket – Test matches, One Day games and Twenty20 games

The Pitch is 20 metres in length and 3metres wide

Record for men’s fastest 100 in Twenty20 is off 50 balls, made by both Chris Gale (West Indies) and Brendon McCullum (New Zealand)

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Cricket Venue

Competition Venue:

The Cricket competition will be held at two main venues: Marrara Cricket Ground and Gardens Oval.

Gardens Oval boasts an impressive spectator Grandstand and Club House and is across the road from the famous Mindil Beach Markets held every Thursday and Sunday evening.

Marrara Cricket Ground is located in the Marrara Sporting Complex with an abundance of shaded seating and a short walk to the hive of activity in Arafura Central.

Training Venue:

Teams will be allocated training sessions prior to competition commencing. Training at the Games venues will not be possible during the week; however the Coordinator may be able to assist you to source suitable alternate training venues if necessary. Please contact NT Cricket on +61 8 8981 1677 or via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to arrange a time.

Transport to Venue:

Athletes will be able to access free of charge transport to the venue via the Arafura Games Bus Service which will operate between accommodation houses and Games venues.

Alternatively, Gardens Oval is a close distance to many City and Cullen Bay accommodation houses and teams may choose to walk to their Games.