An edge happens when the ball hits the side or ‘shoulder’ of the bat instead of the flat middle face. This often results in the ball flying at an unpredictable angle toward the wicketkeeper or the nearby slip fielders.
Example: The fast bowler forced a thick edge that flew straight into the hands of the diving second slip fielder.
Pro-Tip: Batters hate edges because they lose control of where the ball goes, often leading to easy catches.
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