reverse sweep
The term "reverse sweep" is used in cricket to describe a particular batting technique and in competitive sports to denote a dramatic comeback victory.
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Definition
C1Cricket
(technical)A shot where a batter swings the bat horizontally from leg to off side, usually while kneeling.
Example
- The batter executed a perfect reverse sweep, sending the ball to the boundary.
B2Sports
(general)Winning a match or series after being on the brink of defeat.
Example
- The team pulled off a reverse sweep to win the championship after being down 0-2.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "reverse sweep":
reverse swingclean sweepsweep outsweep upsweep awaysweep aside