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bowling

[boh-ling] / ˈboʊ lɪŋ /


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After bowling the hosts out for 284 and needing 57 to win, Mominul Haque cut Beau Webster to the boundary for the winning runs to seal the nation's first Test victory in Australia.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Miraz guided the tail superbly for his 65 from 154 balls as the Bangladesh lower order frustrated Australia's tiring bowling attack.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Walter's 80 off just 46 balls set up Super Giants' imposing total of 186-4 at The Oval, before England seamer Josh Tongue led the bowling unit with an impressive 4-26 in Sunrisers' chase.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Perhaps Buttler's greatest strength is his lack of weakness against any particular form of bowling.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

I look at the two long tables in the middle with the bowling alley tops.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner



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