A catch is taken when a fielder holds the ball cleanly, under control, before it touches the ground. A ball that bounces before the fielder catches it is not a catch.
Caught and bowled is a catch off the bowler's own delivery. Write it as c and b with the bowler's name, and credit the bowler with the wicket.
Match questions
Questions scorers actually ask
- 01 Does a catch on the bounce count?
- No. The ball must be caught before it touches the ground.
- 02 What is caught and bowled?
- A catch taken by the bowler off their own delivery.
