Caught
a method of dismissal in which one of the fielders, including the bowler, catches the ball before it touches the ground after the batsman hits it (with either the bat or a glove that is in contact with the bat). This is the most common method of getting a batsman out in professional cricket. Caught and bowled
Dismissed by a catch taken by the bowler. The term originates from the way such dismissals are recorded on a scorecard (c & b); the alternative "bowled and caught", referring to the sequence of events in the strict chronological order, is almost never used. Caught behind
Dismissed by a catch taken by the wicket-keeper. Usually from an edge or glove, but sometimes from a skier. Centurion
A player who has scored a century. Century
1. A score of at least 100 runs by a single batsman; considered a substantial personal achievement. 2. (rare) An ironic term for a bowler who has conceded over 100 runs in an innings. Chance
An opportunity to dismiss a batsman that isnt taken by the fielding side. Common examples include a shot that carries to a fielder who then drops the catch; a possible run out in which the fielders throw misses the stumps; or a fumble by a wicketkeeper during an attempted stumping. If a batsman doesnt provide any chances to the opponent, it is referred to as a "chanceless innings" or "chanceless knock". Some commentators refer to a very difficult opportunity as a "half chance".
So called because the stock delivery is a leg break. Common variations include the googly, top spinner, and flipper. Leg theory
A tactic sometimes used by the fielding side. The bowler aims for a line on leg stump and more fielders than usual are placed on the leg side, particularly short catching positions. This prevents the batsman from playing shots on the off side. The goal is to slow the scoring and frustrate the batsman into an opportunity for a catch. See also fast leg theory and Bodyline. The opposite of off theory. Leggie
1.  a leg spin bowler
2.  a leg break delivery

Length
the place along the pitch where a delivery bounces (see short pitched, good length, half-volley, full toss). Life
a batsman being reprieved because of a mistake by the fielding team, through dropping a catch, missing a run-out chance or the wicket-keeper missing a stumping. Light
see bad light

Limited overs match
a one-innings match where each side may only face a set number of overs. Another name for one-day cricket. Line (also see Line and length)
the deviation of the point along the pitch where a delivery bounces from the line from wicket-to-wicket (to the leg side or the off side). Line and length bowling
bowling so that a delivery pitches on a good length and just outside off stump. This forces the batsman to play a shot as the ball may hit the stumps. List A cricket
the limited-overs equivalent of first-class cricket.