Cricket Glossary

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'run chase' is a noun phrase referring to the act of chasing someone or something while running.

• The team successfully completed the run chase with an over to spare.
• We nailed the run chase, finishing with plenty of time to spare.
• We totally crushed the run chase, finishing way ahead of schedule.
• The run chase felt like a race against time, but we managed to come out on top in the end.

noun a term used in cricket to describe a bowler taking five wickets in a single innings

• The bowler took a five-for in the match, leading his team to victory.
• Did you see that bowler get a five-for? He was on fire!
• That bowler got a five-for like it was nothing.
• Her ability to juggle multiple tasks at once is like getting a five-for in time management.