Glossary term
Wide Ball
Delivery too far from the batter to be reasonably played
Rules & UmpiringBeginner
Simple definition
Wide Ball refers to delivery too far from the batter to be reasonably played. 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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