Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dot-ball

Noun

/ˈdɒt bɔːl/

Definition

A dot ball is a delivery in cricket that does not result in a run scored by the batting team.

Examples

During the last over, the bowler aimed to bowl as many dot balls as possible to limit the runs.
The batsman was under pressure after facing several dot balls in a row.

Meaning

In cricket, a dot ball refers to a ball that is bowled and does not lead to any runs being scored by the batsman. It essentially means a score of zero for that delivery, allowing the bowler to maintain control over the game and build pressure on the batting side.