boundary four

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boundary four (plural boundary fours)

  1. (cricket) A four scored by hitting the ball past the boundary (rather than an all-run four)
    • 2019 July 14, Stephan Shemilt, “England win Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes stars in dramatic finale against New Zealand”, in BBC Sport[1], London:
      It meant England were crowned world champions by virtue of having scored more boundary fours and sixes - 26 to New Zealand's 17 - in the entire match.