In cricket, the field is oval with a rectangular area in the middle, known as ‘pitch’, which is ______ wide.

Dimensions of the pitch:
Length: 22 yards (20.12 metres).
Width: 10 feet (3.05 metres).
Why this size?
The length ensures the proper distance for bowling and batting.
The width accommodates the stumps at both ends and provides space for bowlers’ delivery stride and batsmen’s stance.
Role of the pitch:
It is the central strip where all the main action (bowling, batting) takes place.
The condition of the pitch (dry, grassy, cracked, dusty) greatly influences the game — favoring either batsmen or bowlers.
Summary: