Batsmen can also score a set number of runs (4 or 6) if they manage to hit the ball out of
bounds. If the ball lands directly outside of the boundary line, it is 6 runs (followed by loud
cheers by the batting team and shock and disgust by the fielding/bowling side supporters). If
the ball has bounced inside the outfield but still manages to go out of bounds, the batting
side scores four runs (and gets to act a little bit proud)
Batsmen are allowed to stay in until they get out (or they decide to retire for the match for
whatever reason, rare occurrence). Once out, they do not get to bat again in a Limited overs
match.
Now, the question that you have been wanting to ask. How does a batsman get out?
There are technically 10 ways to get out. Some are more common than others.
1. Caught: Same as baseball. Any outfielder can catch the ball anywhere inside the boundary.
You can see some of the most athletic catching in cricket at times even though players catch
this hard ball without any gloves (except for the “catcher” or the player right behind the
stumps, known as the Wicket-Keeper)