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inswing

British  
/ ˈɪnˌswɪŋ /

noun

  1. cricket the movement of a bowled ball from off to leg through the air Compare outswing

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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There is inswing for Johnson, which might make Clarke give the new ball to Starc rather than Siddle at the other end.

From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2015

There is inswing for Johnson, which might make Clarke give the new ball to Starc rather than Siddle at the other end.

From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2015

Mitchell Starc - 6/10 Matches: 3; Runs: 104; Average: 26.00; Wickets: 11; Average: 32.45 Showed glimpses of his strike power but needs more consistency and inswing to become a match-winner.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2013

No devilish late inswing this time, Colly keeps him out and shovels a single into the off-side too.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2010

Johnson didn't get any inswing at Brisbane, but he has today, and that's what has caused problems for England.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2010

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