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QIn cricket, what is a "free hit"?

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  • A A delivery that is not counted as a legal delivery ✔ ✖
  • B A delivery that is bowled without a run-up ✔ ✖
  • C A delivery that is not counted as a dot ball ✔ ✖
  • D A delivery on which the batsman cannot be dismissed except by a run-out ✔ ✖
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In cricket, a "free hit" is a delivery on which the batsman cannot be dismissed except by a run-out. This occurs when the bowler bowls a no-ball, usually as a result of overstepping the crease, and the next delivery is a free hit.

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