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Of or pertaining to any organized, competitive, entertaining, and skillful activity or game requiring commitment, strategy, and fair play, in which a winner can be defined by objective means within a specified set of rules.

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man of the match

Sports; Cricket

An award which may be given to the highest scoring batsman, leading wicket taker or best overall performer in a match. Man of the series is the same over a whole series.

tickle

Sports; Cricket

An edge to the wicket-keeper or slips. Alternatively a delicate shot usually played to third man or fine leg.

corker

Sports; Cricket

An exceptionally well bowled, practically unplayable delivery, usually but not always from a fast bowler. Taken from the idea that a 'Jaffa' is the best type of Orange.

wicket-to-wicket

Sports; Cricket

An imaginary line connecting the two wickets, also a style of straight, un-varied bowling.

stump-to-stump

Sports; Cricket

An imaginary line connecting the two wickets, also a style of straight, un-varied bowling.

beach cricket

Sports; Cricket

An informal form of the game played on beaches, particularly in Australia, Sri Lanka and cricket-playing Caribbean countries.

kwik cricket

Sports; Cricket

An informal form of the game, specifically designed to introduce children to the sport.