diamond duck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of platinum duck (“score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball of a team's innings”).
  2. The situation where a batsman is dismissed without facing a ball (most usually run out from the non-striker's end, but alternatively stumped or run out off a wide delivery).

Word forms

diamond duck diamond ducks

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