Elle (sport)
Elle player hitting the ball | |
| Highest governing body | Association of Sri Lanka Elle |
|---|---|
| First played | Sri Lanka |
| Characteristics | |
| Team members | Sixteen players and four substitutes |
| Mixed-sex | Men and women elle team |
| Equipment | Elle bat and ball |
| Venue | Elle ground, paddy field or shore |
Elle is a popular bat-and-ball game in Sri Lanka which is also a localised name for slow-pitch softball, often played in rural villages and urban areas. From modern-day sports popular around the world, elle has the most similarities with softball.