'What If Cricket Was Played on Moon' - Here’s What Would Have Happened…

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1. Gravity? What gravity?

The Moon's gravity is about 1/6th of Earth's. That means bowlers could launch deliveries that float more than swing. A fast bowler would have a hard time generating bounce — but a spinner? Deadly. That ball would loop for days.

2. The Batters Would Fly (Literally)

Jumping for a run? You might go boing and land halfway down the pitch. Diving for a crease would become a slow-mo ballet — you might overshoot the stumps entirely!

3. Spacesuits Make It... Interesting

Bulky suits = no quick footwork. Holding a bat in those thick gloves? You’d need a custom grip. Wicketkeepers? Basically glorified statues in gloves, hoping the ball eventually floats their way.

4. No Atmosphere = No Swing

There’s no air, so, no conventional swing. No sound — unless you’ve got a comm system in your helmet. And no cloud cover to blame when you get out for a duck.

5. Stadium Design Would Be Wild

Dome-shaped stadium to simulate air and pressure. Artificial turf (you’re not growing grass up there). And don’t forget gravity-assisted crowd surfing if someone hits a match-winning shot!