Different Types of Bowling Deliveries in Cricket


All Types of Bowling (Deliveries) in Cricket

In cricket, bowlers have various types of deliveries in their arsenal to deceive the batsmen and take wickets. Here are some common types of bowling deliveries:


Fast Bowling:

a. Yorker: A delivery aimed at the base of the stumps, pitching on or near the popping crease. It is difficult to hit and can lead to bowled or lbw dismissals.
b. Bouncer: A short-pitched delivery that rises towards the batsman's head or body. It is intended to surprise and intimidate the batsman.
c. Slower Ball: A delivery bowled with a reduced pace by adjusting the grip or action, aiming to deceive the batsman by delaying the arrival of the ball.
d. Inswinger: A delivery that moves into the batsman after pitching, often aimed at hitting the stumps or inducing an edge.
e. Outswinger: A delivery that moves away from the batsman after pitching, enticing them to play and potentially inducing an edge.

Spin Bowling:

a. Off-spin: A delivery that spins from the off side to the leg side for a right-handed batsman (opposite for left-handed batsmen). It is bowled with a finger-spinning action.
b. Leg-spin: A delivery that spins from the leg side to the off side for a right-handed batsman (opposite for left-handed batsmen). It is bowled with a wrist-spinning action.
c. Googly: A deceptive delivery bowled by a leg-spinner that appears to be a leg-spin but spins in the opposite direction.
d. Top-spinner: A delivery with a backspin that causes the ball to dip and bounce more than expected, often leading to mistimed shots by batsmen.
e. Slider: A delivery that skids through quickly without many turns, making it challenging for batsmen to read and play.

Other Variations:

a. Slower Bouncer: Similar to a bouncer but bowled at a slower pace, aiming to deceive the batsman with a change of pace.
b. Cutter: A delivery bowled with an altered grip or wrist position, causing the ball to deviate off the pitch, often deceiving the batsman.
c. Reverse Swing: A phenomenon where the ball swings in the opposite direction to conventional swing due to the wear and tear on one side of the ball.
d. Inswinging Yorker: A combination of a yorker and inswing, targeting the base of the stumps and moving into the batsman sharply.


These are just a few examples of the various bowling deliveries in cricket. Bowlers often develop their unique variations and mix deliveries to keep the batsmen guessing and create opportunities for wickets. Skill, control, and the ability to execute these deliveries effectively play a crucial role in a bowler's success.