Cross the rope

We reiterate that if you hit the ball hard and far, it will probably fly out of the playing area. The batting team will score four or six runs if the ball touches the ground and crosses the rope, and six runs if the batsman hits the ball and it crosses the entire playing field without touching anything.

Cross the rope in cricket: The Basic Meaning

An intriguing event occurred in 2019. During the contest between Australia and the West Indies, Australian player Steve Smith executed a remarkable maneuver. On another accurate shot, Steve had to sprint to the edge of the field to maintain visual contact with the ball. He could receive the ball at great velocity but failed to secure it, only tossing it upward again. Simultaneously, he crossed the boundary line (due to inertia). As the ball descended for the second time, Steve swiftly returned and grasped the crumpled one. His exceptional performance resulted in a 6-run saving for the side and eliminated the batter from the match.

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