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Key Team Sports Vocabulary - Cricket

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Key Team Sports Vocabulary
cricket
cricket
[noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

Ex: Cricket requires a good understanding of strategy. 
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bat
bat
[noun]

a long and thin sports tool used for hitting a ball in games like baseball, cricket, or tennis

Ex: He swung the bat and hit a home run. 
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team
team
[noun]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

Ex: The basketball team practiced diligently to enhance their coordination and strategy. 
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to score
to score
[Verb]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

Ex: He scored a goal in the final minute. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

Ex: When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry. 
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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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India
India
[noun]

a country in South Asia, the second most populous country

Ex: India is known for its vibrant festivals like Diwali. 
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Australia
Australia
[noun]

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Ex: Australia is famous for its beautiful beaches, such as Bondi Beach in Sydney. 
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Pakistan
Pakistan
[noun]

a country in South Asia bordered by Iran, Afghanistan, and India

Ex: Pakistan is known for its diverse landscapes, ranging from mountains and deserts to lush plains. 
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type
type
[noun]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: As a teacher, it's essential to understand the learning preferences of different types of students. 
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One Day International

a format of cricket where each team faces a fixed number of overs, usually 50, in a single day

Ex: The cricket team played a thrilling One Day International yesterday. 
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field
field
[noun]

a piece of land used for playing a game or sport on

Ex: After the game, the players left their equipment on the field. 
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to touch
to touch
[Verb]

to make contact with something physically

Ex: The branches of the trees touched the roof of the house during the storm. 
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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patience
patience
[noun]

the ability to accept or tolerate difficult or annoying situations without complaining or becoming angry

Ex: She demonstrated great patience by waiting calmly in the long line. 
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to throw
to throw
[Verb]

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Ex: Be careful not to throw stones at the windows. 
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to catch
to catch
[Verb]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Ex: Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it. 
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match
match
[noun]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

Ex: The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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South Africa

a country in the southernmost part of the African continent that became independent in 1961

Ex: South Africa is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including the iconic Table Mountain and Kruger National Park. 
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between
between
[preposition]

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

Ex: The book is placed between the notebooks and the pen holder. 
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to last
to last
[Verb]

to maintain presence over a period

Ex: The concert lasts for two hours, showcasing the band's greatest hits. 
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especially
especially
[Adverb]

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

Ex: She loves outdoor activities, especially hiking in the mountains. 
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to bounce
to bounce
[Verb]

to move away from a surface after making contact

Ex: The rubber ball bounced off the wall and rolled across the floor. 
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before
before
[conjunction]

used to indicate that one event happens earlier than another event in time

Ex: Don't forget to lock the door before you go out. 
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especially
especially
[Adverb]

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

Ex: She loves outdoor activities, especially hiking in the mountains. 
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match
match
[noun]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

Ex: The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each. 
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ever
ever
[Adverb]

at any point in time

Ex: If ever you need help, just call me. 
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