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Meaning of ball-by-ball in English:

ball-by-ball

Pronunciation /ˌbɔːlbʌɪˈbɔːl/

adverb

Sport Cricket

  • One ball at a time; continuously or constantly throughout a match. Also: in full, with running commentary.

adjective

Sport Cricket

  • Chiefly . Of coverage or a report of a match: continuous, full, detailed.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Times. From ball + by + ball.