seam bowler
noun
cricket a fast bowler who makes the ball bounce on its seam so that it will change direction
seam bowling
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a word derived from
seam bowler.
Example Sentences
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That suggests Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson will both be needed in the XI with their seam bowling and power-hitting capabilities, while Edwards emphasised the need for flexibility in the batting line-up.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Logan van Beek returned figures of 2-13 in his three overs of seam bowling and De Leede took 2-20.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
England sorely missed a seam bowling all-rounder in the one-day international series won 2-1 by the Proteas, with spinners Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks sharing the duties of the fifth bowler.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2025
With 969 Test wickets between them Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Cummins have been the fulcrum of Australia's seam bowling attack.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2025
Pakistan employed spin exclusively across the 68.2 overs, the longest first innings in Test history without any seam bowling.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2024
