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What's a 'crucial stand'?
A 'stand' in cricket refers to the partnership between two batsmen who are currently batting together. When two batsmen form a 'crucial' stand, it means they've put on a significant number of runs together, often at an important moment in the game. Smith and Cox's 67-run stand was vital for England's score.
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