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De Kock scored 47 off 24 balls, with four sixes and Rickleton hit two sixes in his 28-ball knock in an utterly dominant display of batsmanship.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

But any chance that Colon would follow that up with another stunning display of batsmanship was highly unlikely against Kershaw, who was on his way to a brilliant three-hit, 13-strikeout shutout.

From New York Times • May 13, 2016

The skill and versatility of his batsmanship made millions of Indians temporarily forget their everyday insecurities and come together to cheer their new hero.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2013

Proper batsmanship that is, the kind where a century is merely a milestone passed on a longer journey.

From The Guardian • Apr. 22, 2013

Remarkable batsmanship, but why is Steyn bowling a good length?

From BBC • May 8, 2010