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inswing

British

/ ˈɪnˌswɪŋ /

noun

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

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As has always been the case when reverse swing is in play, pacers are bowling fuller and utilising more inswing now the ball is reversing.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

Still, a bit of inswing, a bit of away swing, and two singles.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 3, 2015

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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