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streaky

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Adjective

  1. Having streaks.
  2. Used to describe a shot where the ball deflects off the edge of the bat, but is not caught by the slips or wicket-keeper and instead results in runs for the batsman.
  3. Unpredictable, variable; having periods of good and bad (e.g. weather).
  4. Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.
  5. Having periods of irritation or bad temper.
  6. Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.

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