opening batsman

noun

The first batsman of an innings.

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Meanings

nounopening batsman (plural opening batsmen)

plural opening batsmen

  1. ball gamesThe first batsman of an innings.
  2. ball gamesOne of the first two batsmen of an innings.
  3. figurativelyThe first of a series, usually a chronological series.

Translations

Finnish avauslyöjä
  • avauslyöjäfirst batsman
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APA

opening batsman. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opening%20batsman

MLA

“opening batsman.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opening%20batsman. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “opening batsman,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opening%20batsman.

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