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Cricket T20 (ICC)
Verdict
Field: oval; boundary diameter typically 130-170 yards (120-155 m); Pitch: central 22 yards (20.12 m) strip of compacted earth/grass; Crease markings: bowling crease, popping crease (4 ft from stumps), return creases
Why people argue about this
People often assume that the oval shape of the playing area in T20 cricket means it's perfectly symmetrical, leading them to argue about which side is "right." Actually, the official verdict clarifies that while the boundary diameter spans 130-170 yards, the exact dimensions are not fixed and can vary slightly based on ground conditions, so no single side can claim a definitive edge.
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