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Cricket

Easy · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 1. The set of three wooden stumps and two bails
  2. 4. The central rectangular playing area between the wickets
  3. 6. The wooden equipment used by a batter to hit the ball
  4. 9. A team's turn to bat and score runs
  5. 12. The status of a batter who has been dismissed
  6. 13. A fast bowler who relies on speed
  7. 14. The traditional five-day format of international matches
  8. 15. The number of runs scored when the ball crosses the boundary without bouncing

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  1. 2. The player who leads the team and makes tactical decisions
  2. 3. The three vertical wooden posts driven into the ground
  3. 5. Protective headwear worn by batters to prevent injury
  4. 6. The hard leather object delivered by the bowler
  5. 7. An individual score of one hundred runs or more
  6. 8. The basic unit of scoring in a match
  7. 10. Protective hand gear worn by batters and wicketkeepers
  8. 11. Protective leg guards worn by batters

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IPL Cricket

Easy · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 4. The set of three stumps and two bails
  2. 6. The wooden equipment used by a batsman to hit the ball
  3. 9. A group of eleven players competing together
  4. 10. A versatile player who excels at both batting and bowling
  5. 12. A set of six legal deliveries bowled
  6. 13. The player who leads the team on the field
  7. 15. A hit that rolls across the boundary rope for four runs
  8. 16. The leather object that the bowler throws

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  1. 1. A fast bowler who uses the stitched joint of the ball to get movement
  2. 2. A hit that clears the boundary rope on the fly for six runs
  3. 3. One of the three vertical wooden posts behind the batsman
  4. 5. The player who stands directly behind the stumps to catch the ball
  5. 7. The knockout matches leading up to the grand final
  6. 8. The outer edge of the playing field
  7. 11. The basic unit of scoring in cricket
  8. 14. The abbreviation for the Indian Premier League

Cricket

Medium · 11×11 · 17 words
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  1. 1. One of two small pieces of wood resting atop the stumps
  2. 4. A dismissal where the keeper removes the bails while the batter is out of their ground
  3. 6. The basic unit of scoring achieved by crossing the pitch
  4. 9. A team's or individual's turn to bat
  5. 10. A set of six legal deliveries from one end
  6. 11. An individual score of one hundred or more
  7. 13. The side of the field behind the batter's body
  8. 14. Protective gear worn on a batter's legs

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  1. 1. The willow tool used to strike the ball
  2. 2. A delivery that passes too far from the batter to be hit
  3. 3. The white lines marked on the pitch to define safe zones
  4. 4. A fielding position behind the batter on the off side
  5. 5. The official on the field who makes decisions on appeals
  6. 7. The set of three stumps and two bails or a dismissal itself
  7. 8. A close fielding position between the slips and point
  8. 10. A famous London ground or the general shape of the playing field
  9. 12. The traditional afternoon break in a long-form match

Cricket

Easy · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 2. The set of three wooden stumps and two bails
  2. 4. The points scored by the batting team
  3. 5. The player standing directly behind the stumps to catch the ball
  4. 6. A style of bowling where the ball rotates to change direction
  5. 8. Protective gear worn on the hands by the batter or keeper
  6. 12. The status of a batter who has lost their wicket
  7. 13. The person whose job is to hit the ball and score runs
  8. 14. The famous trophy played for between England and Australia

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  1. 1. The period of time a team spends batting
  2. 3. The white lines marked on the pitch near the stumps
  3. 6. The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball over the rope without bouncing
  4. 7. The player who delivers the ball to the opponent
  5. 9. The three vertical posts at each end of the pitch
  6. 10. Small wooden pieces that sit on top of the stumps
  7. 11. A style of fast bowling intended to beat the batter with speed

Cricket

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  1. 1. A sequence of matches played between two teams
  2. 3. The group of players selected for a team
  3. 5. A score of zero runs for a batter
  4. 8. The period of time a team spends batting
  5. 10. The grassy area where the game is played
  6. 11. A set of six legal deliveries by a bowler
  7. 12. A shout to the umpire asking for a player to be out
  8. 13. The points scored by the batting team

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  1. 2. The three vertical posts that the batter defends
  2. 3. The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball over the rope without bouncing
  3. 4. The official who makes decisions on the field
  4. 6. The player who stands behind the stumps to catch the ball
  5. 7. A style of bowling where the ball rotates and turns
  6. 9. Protective hand gear worn by the batter and keeper
  7. 10. The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball to the rope with a bounce

Cricket

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  1. 1. Three stumps with bails on top
  2. 4. Type of bowling with high speed
  3. 7. Equipment used to hit the ball
  4. 8. Set of six balls bowled by one player
  5. 9. A team's turn to bat
  6. 11. Scoring shot that reaches the boundary after bouncing
  7. 12. Total number of runs made
  8. 13. Type of bowling that makes the ball deviate

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  1. 2. Leader of the team
  2. 3. Protective gear for the legs
  3. 5. Group of players
  4. 6. Edge of the playing field
  5. 7. Round object hit by the bat
  6. 10. Three vertical posts in the wicket
  7. 12. Scoring shot that goes over the boundary without bouncing

Cricket

Medium · 11×11 · 17 words
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  1. 1. Out when airborne.
  2. 4. Seamed projectile.
  3. 5. Leg protection for batsmen.
  4. 6. Appeal for leg before wicket.
  5. 9. Grand milestone for a batsman.
  6. 12. Status after dismissal.
  7. 13. Six deliveries comprise one.
  8. 14. Set of three vertical posts.
  9. 15. Hit over the ropes without bounce.

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  1. 2. Multi-day match format.
  2. 3. Essential headgear.
  3. 4. Delivers the cherry.
  4. 7. Striker's willow.
  5. 8. Off-break disguised as a leg-break.
  6. 9. Marking where a batsman stands.
  7. 10. Arbiter of the game.
  8. 11. Toe-crusher delivery.

Cricket

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  1. 1. Wrinkle in the pitch where the batter finds safety
  2. 5. Knight's armor repurposed for facing fast bowling
  3. 6. Tailor's joint causing unpredictable deviation off the pitch
  4. 8. Arachnid's specialty weaving webs of deception on the field
  5. 11. Clumsy mistake, or a catcher waiting for an edge
  6. 12. Delivery that sounds spooky but merely turns the unexpected way
  7. 13. Wooden trio left standing until the bails fall

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  1. 2. Backwards aerial movement favored by older pace deliveries
  2. 3. Musical tone found on a 22-yard strip of turf
  3. 4. Winter wear essential for catching the faintest of nicks
  4. 7. Period of play possessing a singular plural name
  5. 9. Cremated remains intensely contested down under
  6. 10. Water-worn ravine catching cuts and slashes

Cricket

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  1. 1. Protective leg wear worn to shield against fast deliveries
  2. 6. The raised stitching around the center of the ball
  3. 7. The set of three vertical posts and two horizontal pieces
  4. 9. The outer perimeter of the playing area
  5. 12. One of the three upright wooden posts at either end of the pitch
  6. 14. Wooden implement used to hit the ball
  7. 15. The basic unit of scoring achieved by crossing to the other end
  8. 16. Protective handwear worn by the wicketkeeper

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  1. 2. A game result where the time expires before either team wins
  2. 3. A score of zero by a batter
  3. 4. The traditional and longest format of international play
  4. 5. The official who enforces the rules on the field
  5. 8. A score of one hundred achieved by a single player
  6. 10. A loud request by the fielding team for an out decision
  7. 11. A set of six consecutive legal deliveries by one player
  8. 12. A throwing technique that makes the ball turn sharply after bouncing
  9. 13. Fast style of delivering the ball

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  1. 3. Afternoon break in a match
  2. 4. Runs scored when the ball reaches the boundary on the ground
  3. 5. Type of bowling that makes the ball curve
  4. 6. Three vertical posts
  5. 11. Leader of the team
  6. 12. To try and reach a target score
  7. 13. Break taken during a long match
  8. 14. Protective gear for the head
  9. 15. Runs scored when the ball leaves the boundary in the air

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  1. 1. Points scored in the game
  2. 2. Group of players
  3. 3. Coin flip to decide who bats first
  4. 7. Official who enforces the rules
  5. 8. A turn at batting
  6. 9. Central strip of the field
  7. 10. Dismissal when a fielder grabs the ball
  8. 11. Line near the stumps
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