Sports Rules and Tournaments

Yes, a bowler may switch between left-arm and right-arm (or between bowling styles) during the same over, provided they inform the umpire before changing. The umpire then notifies the batsman. This doesn't count as a new bowler - it's the same person bowling differently. Note: Next question (90673) appears to be a duplicate.

Four ways to score exactly 5 runs: (1) Running 5 runs (rare, requires overthrows), (2) Boundary 4 + 1 run (batsmen cross), (3) No-ball called with boundary-4 (5 runs: 4 from boundary + 1 penalty), and (4) Penalty awarded (5 runs) for various breaches. Overthrows can convert any shot into 5 runs if the ball travels to boundary after being chased.

Not all no-balls result in a free hit - only front-foot no-balls (where the bowler oversteps the crease) award a free hit. No-balls called for other reasons (high full toss, breaking stumps, etc.) don't give a free hit. The free hit rule applies only in limited overs formats (ODI and T20), not Test cricket.

A bowler may switch bowling arms during the same over without needing injury or ball change. They must inform the umpire before switching, who then notifies the batsman. This is the same rule as stated in question 90669. The option 'yes, always' is correct - no special conditions are required.

In tennis, a set must be won by at least 2 games. A score of 6-5 cannot be a final set score because the winner hasn't achieved the required 2-game advantage. The set would continue until 7-5, 8-6, etc. Options like 6-0, 9-7, and 17-15 are all valid final scores with the required 2-game margin.

In doubles tennis, when serving, the ball must be returned by the diagonal opponent - the player's partner who is receiving serve. The question describes a serve to your partner (the receiver), meaning only they are legally allowed to return that specific serve. This is a fundamental doubles rotation rule.

In tennis, deliberately distracting an opponent during play (like yelling during their swing) is a hindrance. Since the distraction happened during the point, the opponent is awarded the point. This rule exists to ensure fair play and prevent deliberate interference.

Royal Challengers Bangalore were the runners-up in IPL 2009 (2nd edition), losing to Deccan Chargers in the final. Deccan Chargers won that year, while Delhi and Chennai did not reach the final.

In the first IPL edition (2008), Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils were knocked out in the semi-finals. Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi, and Chennai beat Punjab in the semi-finals that year. Kolkata and Bangalore did not face each other in semis.

Yusuf Pathan scored his record-breaking 37-ball century (then the fastest in IPL) against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2010 (Season 3). This incredible innings helped Rajasthan Royals chase down a massive target.

The 1954 World Cup match between Austria and Switzerland ended 7-5, totaling 12 goals - the highest in World Cup history. This quarter-final thriller saw Austria lead 4-3 at halftime before Switzerland fought back. The record stands unmatched despite decades of high-scoring tournaments.