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What's 'reverse swing'?

Reverse swing is a special type of swing bowling that happens when the ball gets old and worn on one side. Unlike conventional swing, it moves in the opposite direction to the shiny side. Fast bowlers like Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue, who performed well in the match, can use this to surprise batters, making it very difficult to hit.

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