long-on
Britishnoun
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The first free-hit was heaved over cow corner for six, the second free-hit was swatted over long-on to bring up a 39-ball half-century and another maximum was slotted over the leg-side fence.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
After the break and reduced overs were confirmed, a slow outfield made scoring difficult and Kemp fell to a fantastic diving catch by Mair at long-on with her first real shot of intent.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Munsey missed out on a hundred after he holed out to long-on off pace bowler Grant Stewart.
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
Hetmyer fell to Sharif with Brandon McMullen taking a stunning catch at long-on and Rutherford followed him on the first ball of the next over.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
Austin glances round at the motionless figures of his comrades, signals to long-on to stand a little deeper, and then delivers the ball.
From The Triple Alliance Its trials and triumphs by Avery, Harold
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