A bye is a run scored when the ball passes the batter without touching their bat or body. The batters sprint to the other end to claim the run while the wicketkeeper tries to chase the ball down. Example: The fast delivery zipped past the batter and the keeper, allowing the batting team to take a quick bye.
Pro-Tip: Accurate wicketkeepers minimize byes by staying focused on every ball that misses the bat.
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