middle order
Example Sentences
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He definitely has the talent to play international cricket again, but I wonder whether he would benefit from dropping into the middle order to make the most of the obvious strengths in his ability.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Usually at home in the middle order, England have asked him to open for Somerset.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
He is another of the outstanding candidates despite his 379 runs at an average of 75.80 coming in Somerset's middle order.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
India's ultra-aggressive left-handed opening pair have failed to fire, leaving a shaky middle order to pick up the pieces.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
In such a state, therefore, all that the middle order has left, is to preserve the prerogative and privileges of the one principal governor with the most sacred circumspection.
From The Vicar of Wakefield by Goldsmith, Oliver
