Glossary term

Byes

Extras scored when the ball passes the batter and wicketkeeper untouched

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Simple definition

Byes refers to extras scored when the ball passes the batter and wicketkeeper untouched. It is part of the standard language of cricket and helps explain how matches are played, scored, discussed, or analyzed.

Why it matters

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