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dead bat

noun

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  1. The bat when held with a light grip such that it gives when the ball strikes it, and the…

    The bat when held with a light grip such that it gives when the ball strikes it, and the ball loses momentum and falls to the ground.

  2. To play (the ball) with a dead bat.

    • Known for his innovative and unpredictable strokeplay, Dhoni had dead-batted this doosra straight back to the bowler.

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