What is the name of the area in the middle of a cricket field where the bowling takes place?
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The Pitch
The pitch is 22 yards long and has a set of three stumps, called a wicket, at each end. The condition of the pitch (dry, grassy, or cracked) significantly affects how the ball bounces.
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