inswing

British

/ ˈɪnˌswɪŋ /

noun

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

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He went fuller to Gay from round the wicket with the second ball of his next over, found a hint of inswing and trapped the Durham opener in front.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2025

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

Devilish inswing accounted for two lbws as both batsmen shaped to drive.

From The Guardian • Dec. 17, 2010

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

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2010

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