Professional cricket is a competitive sport played between teams, primarily in countries like England, Australia, and India. It involves two teams of eleven players each, who take turns batting and bowling. The objective is to score more runs than the opposing team within a set number of overs or innings. Matches can vary in format, including Test cricket, which lasts up to five days, and One Day Internationals (ODIs) or Twenty20 (T20) matches, which are completed in a single day. Professional cricketers often play in domestic leagues and represent their national teams in international competitions, such as the Cricket World Cup.