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Introduction

In cricket, there is a question: what is the maximum number of runs a batsman can score in an ideal case? Let's find out the answer to this puzzle.

Solution

In an ideal case, where there are no extras like no wides, no ‘no’ balls, and no overthrows, a batsman can score a maximum of 1653 runs in a one day international cricket match.
To break it down, here's how it can be achieved:
From Over 1 to 49:

• On the first ball, hit a six and score 6 runs.
• On the second ball, hit another six and score 6 more runs.
• Repeat this for the third, fourth and fifth balls, scoring 6 runs each time.
• On the sixth ball, take three runs between the wickets and take back the strike.

This pattern is repeated for 49 overs, resulting in a total score of 49*(6*5+3)=1455 runs.

50th Over:

• In the last over, hit six sixes in a row and score 6*6=36 runs.

Adding this to the previous score, the total score becomes 1455+36=1491 runs.
Now, the batsman has to run 162 runs between the wickets and take back the strike to reach the maximum score of 1653 runs.
Thus, the maximum number of runs a batsman can score in an ideal case is 49*(6*5+3)+(6*6)=1653 runs.

Conclusion

This puzzle shows that in cricket, scoring a maximum number of runs is not impossible. However, it requires a lot of skill, planning, and hard work. The solution mentioned above is an ideal case, which may not be possible in real-life scenarios. Still, it's an interesting puzzle to solve and understand the game of cricket better.