second new ball

noun

The first replacement new ball in an innings; in Test cricket, usually taken after 80 overs.

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Meanings

nounsecond new ball (plural second new balls)

plural second new balls

  1. ball gamesThe first replacement new ball in an innings; in Test cricket, usually taken after 80 overs.
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