Belter

We continue to get acquainted with popular terms in cricket. Have you heard the word belter? In cricket, it refers to a pitch that favors the batsman — a surface where scoring runs is easier. At the same time, the bowler has no bonuses in this zone.

Belter: The Basic Meaning

A belter is a batting-friendly pitch where players on the batting side have a great chance to score heavily. Cricket matches can be played on a grass field, as well as on a sandy platform. Grass pitches are generally considered better for play, even though bald patches may form near the ends of the pitch. Amateurs play more on clay courts.

For context, a standard cricket pitch measures 22 yards (20.12 meters) in length and 10 feet (3.05 meters) in width.

The term belter becomes relevant when the bowler throws the ball towards the batsman, and he tries to hit it with the bat. The opponents watch how accurate the bowler’s throw turns out to be. In cricket, it is customary to signal interference on the field. For example, due to the unevenness of the surface. The players also help the umpires to find out whether the wicket was taken or not.