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Five-wicket haul
Cricket terminology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In cricket, a five-wicket haul (also known as a "five–for" or "fifer")[1][2] occurs when a bowler takes five or more wickets in a single innings. This is regarded by critics as a notable achievement,[3] equivalent to a century from a batter.[4]
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Taking a five-wicket haul at Lord's earns the bowler a place on the Lord's honours boards.[5]