Glossary term
Overthrow
Additional runs taken because of a fielding error on a throw
Rules & UmpiringBeginner
Simple definition
Overthrow refers to additional runs taken because of a fielding error on a throw. 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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