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What is Death overs in Cricket?

The final overs of a limited-overs innings (roughly the last five in a T20, last ten in an ODI) when batters attack every ball. Specialist 'death bowlers' who can land yorkers and disguise slower balls under pressure are prized across franchise leagues.

Example: Fifteen an over at the death turned a par score into a match-winning one.

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