A follow-on occurs in a multi-day match when the team batting second fails to score enough runs to get close to the first team’s total. The leading captain can then force the trailing team to bat again immediately to try to win the game quickly.
Example: After scoring a massive total, England forced the follow-on to make the tired opponents bat for a second time in one day.
Pro-Tip: This tactic is risky because it can exhaust your own bowlers, but it is the fastest way to secure a victory.
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