batsmen
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Batsmen is the plural of batsman, a cricket term for the player currently batting or one whose primary skill is batting rather than bowling.
In cricket, two batsmen occupy the pitch simultaneously—one facing deliveries, one at the non-striker's end.
The opening batsmen put on a century partnership.
The gender-neutral batter has gained ground in official usage.
Line from folding
- inningsTeam batting periods
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- partnershipShared business arrangement
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
rotation · facing · non-striker · calling · running · declaration · follow-on
Standing posture or viewpoint
- gripSecure manual hold
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- driveOperate a vehicle
sweep · cut · hook · pull · glance · block · defense · timing
Protective head covering
Moves fast on foot
- boundariesLines marking separation
- singlesUnattached individuals
- doublesPairs or stand-ins
- triplesHits to third
fours · sixes · century · half-century · duck · average · run-rate · tally
What begins something
- openingGap or start
- tailenderLast-place finisher
- nightwatchmanOvernight security guard
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
Threw at pins
- caughtSeized or grabbed
- stumpedUnable to solve
- run-outExhaustion of stock
- obstructingBlocking forward movement
edge · nick · leading-edge
crease
Line from folding
- inningsTeam batting periods
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- partnershipShared business arrangement
strike · rotation · facing · non-striker · calling · running · declaration · follow-on
stance
Standing posture or viewpoint
drive · sweep · cut · hook · pull · glance · block · defense · timing · elevation
helmet
Protective head covering
runs
Moves fast on foot
- boundariesLines marking separation
- singlesUnattached individuals
- doublesPairs or stand-ins
triples · fours · sixes · century · half-century · duck · average · run-rate · tally · milestone
opener
What begins something
- openingGap or start
- tailenderLast-place finisher
- nightwatchmanOvernight security guard
bowled
Threw at pins
obstructing · edge · nick · leading-edge
- opening batsmanCricket's initial facing player
- hit batsmanBatter struck by pitch