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batsman Antonyms

Opposite of batsman

Pinning down the opposite of batsman requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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In cricket (and formerly baseball), a player who is currently batting or whose primary role on a team is to score runs by hitting the ball with a bat.

Usage Example

"The opening bowler defended the wicket for nearly four hours to secure a draw for his team."

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bowler
Strong
fielder

Similar words to batsman

Words similar to batsman shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

batter
hitter
marshaller
striker
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