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🏏 Fielding Difficulty Chart: From Couch Potato to Human Shield
Contuing on from our last Blog Post - "Cricket Fielding Positions: The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Terrifying", not all cricket fielding positions are created equal.
Our fielding difficulty chart takes you from the relaxed calm of Fine Leg and Third Man,
where you can almost read a book, up to the high-adrenaline chaos of Short Leg and Cow Corner, where pads, helmets, and nerves of steel are mandatory. Mid-off and Mid-on strike a stylish balance, while Point and Slip demand constant alertness and lightning reflexes.
Whether you’re in it for the action or just watching, this ranking shows the true spectrum of cricket fielding challenges.
But would you agree? Where do you prefer to field? There is no "Left back in the Changing room" in this sport!
| Position | Difficulty Level | Why It’s Like That |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Leg | 🟢 Easiest | Mostly chilling, occasionally bends down for a slow roller. You can practically read a book here. |
| Third Man | 🟢 Very Easy | Another “watch the ball lazily” spot. Great for stretching your legs and avoiding work. |
| Mid-off / Mid-on | 🟡 Moderate | Close enough to feel important, far enough to look stylish while fielding. Less action, more presence. |
| Point | 🟠 Busy Bee | All the cut shots come flying here. You’ll dive, tumble, and curse the bowler and batter equally. |
| Slip Cordon | 🟠 High Alert | Edge comes in a flash. One moment of inattention = a missed catch or bruised fingers. |
| Cow Corner | 🔴 Risky | Hitting zone of pure brute force. Pray for mercy, or a miracle mis-hit. |
| Short Leg | 🔴 Nightmare | Close enough to get whacked. Pads, helmet, nerves of steel required. Ball may leave permanent memories. |
Bonus Ranking by “Excitement / Adrenaline” with likely Professions included....
1. Short Leg (heart in mouth)
Profession/Pastime: Stunt performer, bomb disposal expert, or skydiving instructor. Always on the edge, literally.
2. Point (constant action)
Profession/Pastime: Air traffic controller, barista during morning rush, or competitive gamer. Non-stop action, never a dull moment.
3. Slip (blink and you miss it)
Profession/Pastime: Photographer at a Formula 1 race, stock trader, or esports commentator. Quick reflexes required—one wrong move and you miss it.
4. Cow Corner (pure terror disguised as fielding)
Profession/Pastime: Firefighter, rodeo rider, or extreme rollercoaster tester. Looks calm from afar but inside it’s chaos.
5. Mid-off / Mid-on (moderate, stylish)
Profession/Pastime: Architect, yoga instructor, or sommelier. Elegant, competent, but adrenaline level manageable.
6. Fine Leg (nap optional)
Profession/Pastime: Librarian, crossword enthusiast, or long-haul train passenger. Can doze off without missing much action.
7. Third Man (nap mandatory)
Profession/Pastime: Night-shift security guard, watchmaker, or cat owner on a lazy Sunday. Mostly a spectator role—nap strongly encouraged.
So when you don the attire for your next match, take a look at your team mates in these fielding positions... How might you change this ranking list?