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mid-on

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun mid-on has 1 sense
  1. mid-on - the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the on side
    --1 is a kind of
    position

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Term: Mid-on

Description:

Mid-on is a cricket term that refers to a specific fielding position on the cricket field. It is located on the leg side, mid-way between the square leg and the long-on positions. The term is commonly used to describe the fielder who is positioned in this area.

Sample Sentences:

  • The batsman hit the ball towards mid-on, but the fielder quickly gathered it and threw it back to the wicketkeeper.
  • The captain decided to place his best fielder at mid-on to prevent easy singles.
  • The ball was skied in the air, and the fielder at mid-on took a brilliant diving catch.

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