"attacking field" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: attacking fields [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} attacking field (plural attacking fields)
  1. (cricket) A field formation where more fielders are close to the pitch, allowing for easier catches at the risk of more runs to be scored by the other team.
    Sense id: en-attacking_field-en-noun-YXzMG7pk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Cricket Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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