In cricket, a batsman who plays the first ball of an innings Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OPENER In cricket, a batsman who plays the first ball of an innings (6) The Guardian Speedy Feb 28, 2016
7% KINGPAIR Cricketing term for an instance of a batsman being out first ball for zero in both innings (4,4) (8) Mirror Quiz May 25, 2026
5% EDGE Boundary stroke by batsman (4) The Times Cryptic Jun 29, 2026
5% OVER Six balls in cricket (4) (4) Puzzler Jun 24, 2026
5% NINTHS Innings for closers (6) Wall Street Journal Jun 20, 2026
5% DOT A "____ ball" in cricket is one from which no runs are scored (3) The Times Specialist Sunday Jun 14, 2026
4% ELY Ron who played Tarzan (3) New York Times Jul 5, 2026
4% ROMERO Cesar who played the Joker (6) LA Times Daily Jul 5, 2026
4% CRICKETBALL Item thrown at the batsman! (7,4) (11) Puzzler Jul 5, 2026
4% SPHERES Balls (7) Thomas Joseph Jul 3, 2026

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