Is every no-ball followed by a free hit?

Only in formats that use it. Check the playing conditions.

Can the batter be run out off a free hit?

Yes. A run out is one of the dismissals that still applies.

Glossary

Free hit

A delivery after a no-ball (in formats that use it) from which the batter cannot be dismissed in most ways. Still score the original no-ball.

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A free hit is the delivery after a no-ball in formats that use the rule. The batter cannot be out bowled, LBW, caught or stumped from it. Run out and a few other dismissals can still happen.

Runs off the bat from a free hit count to the batter. The no-ball run is recorded separately as an extra.

Match questions

Questions scorers actually ask

01 Is every no-ball followed by a free hit?: Only in formats that use it. Check the playing conditions.
02 Can the batter be run out off a free hit?: Yes. A run out is one of the dismissals that still applies.

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