Fixing outcomes other than the final result is known as spot fixing. This is not only against the rules of cricket, but often against the law of the country where it is played; some cricketers have gone to jail for their involvement in match fixing scandals. Match referee
an official whose role is to ensure that the spirit of the game is upheld. They have the power to fine players and/or teams for unethical play. Maximum
see six. Meat of the bat
the thickest part of the bat, from which the most energy is imparted to the ball. Mecca of cricket
this usually refers to the Lords cricket ground, also known as the Home of Cricket. Medium-pace
a bowler who bowls slower than a pace bowler, but faster than a spin bowler. Speed is important to the medium-pacer, but they try and defeat the batsman with the movement of the ball, rather than the pace at which it is bowled. Medium-pacers either bowl cutters or rely on the ball to swing in the air. They usually bowl at about 55–70 mph (90–110 km/h). Michelle
See five-wicket haul. Middle of the bat
the area of the face of the bat that imparts maximum power to a shot if that part of the bat hits the ball. Also known as the "meat" of the bat. Effectively the same as the sweet spot; however, a shot that has been "middled" usually means one that is hit with great power as well as timing.
Leg before wicket (LBW) 
a way of dismissing the batsman. In brief, the batsman is out if, in the opinion of the umpire, the ball hits any part of the batsmans body (usually the leg) before hitting or missing the bat and would have gone on to hit the stumps. Leg break
a spin bowling delivery which turns from the leg side to the off side of a right-handed batsman. The stock delivery of a leg spin bowler. Leg bye
Extras taken after a delivery hits any part of the body of the batsman other than the bat or the gloved hand that holds the bat. If the batsman makes no attempt to play the ball with the bat or evade the ball that hits them, leg byes may not be scored. Leg cutter
A break delivery bowled by a fast or medium-pace bowler with similar action to a spin bowler, but at a faster pace. The ball breaks from the leg side to the off side of the batsman. Leg glance
A delicate shot played at a ball aimed slightly on the leg side, using the bat to flick the ball as it passes the batsman, deflecting towards the square leg or fine leg area. Leg side
the half of the field to the rear of the batsman as they take strike (also known as the on side). Leg slip
a fielding position equivalent to a slip, but on the leg side. Leg spin
the style of spin bowling produced by right-handed wrist spin.