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10 lines on my favourite game for kids

"My favourite game" lets children talk about something they love, which makes the words come easily. Here are simple lines for every class (with cricket as the example), a short speech and sports words. Swap in football, badminton or any game your child enjoys.

By the Eloqova team · Updated 28 October 2026

Make it your own: Swap in your child's own details where they fit, so the lines are true and easy to remember. Say the lines aloud before writing them; speaking first makes writing easier.

5 lines on my favourite game for UKG and Class 1

  1. My favourite game is cricket.
  2. I play it with my friends.
  3. We need a bat and a ball.
  4. I like to hit the ball hard.
  5. Cricket is fun.

10 lines on my favourite game for Classes 1 to 3

  1. My favourite game is cricket.
  2. It is played between two teams.
  3. Each team has eleven players.
  4. We need a bat, a ball and stumps to play.
  5. I play cricket with my friends every evening.
  6. I like batting the most.
  7. Sometimes I also bowl.
  8. Playing cricket keeps me fit and happy.
  9. It teaches me to work as a team.
  10. I want to play for India one day.

10 lines on my favourite game for Classes 4 and 5

  1. Cricket is the most popular game in India, and it is my favourite too.
  2. It is played between two teams of eleven players each.
  3. One team bats and tries to score runs, while the other team bowls and fields.
  4. A four or a six is the most exciting moment in a match.
  5. Formats include Test matches, one-day internationals and T20.
  6. I practise batting in the nets twice a week.
  7. Cricket has taught me patience, because a batter has to wait for the right ball.
  8. It has also taught me teamwork and how to lose with a smile.
  9. Watching India play with my family is one of my favourite things.
  10. Whether I win or lose, cricket always makes me happy.

A short speech on my favourite game (Classes 3 to 5)

Good morning, everyone. Can you guess my favourite game? It has a bat, a ball and lots of cheering. Yes, it is cricket!

Cricket is played between two teams of eleven players. I love batting, especially when I hit a four. I play with my friends every evening in the park.

Cricket keeps me fit, but it also teaches me teamwork, patience and how to lose with a smile. Whatever game you love, play it every day. Thank you.

Useful words for talking about my favourite game

  • team
  • captain
  • player
  • match
  • score
  • win
  • lose
  • practice
  • coach
  • referee
  • umpire
  • goal
  • runs
  • wicket
  • tournament
  • fitness
  • teamwork
  • sportsmanship
  • trophy
  • cheer

How to practise at home

  1. Ask your child to explain the rules of their favourite game to you, as if you have never played it.
  2. Swap the cricket words for their own game's words.
  3. Practise the speech with the guessing-game opening.
  4. Record it and listen together.

Questions parents ask

How do I write 10 lines on my favourite game?

Name the game, say how it is played and what you need, when and with whom you play, what you like most, and what it teaches you.

Can my child write about a game other than cricket?

Yes. Use the same structure for football, badminton, chess, kabaddi or any game they enjoy.

How many players are there in a cricket team?

Eleven players on each side.

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