In cricket, a set of six consecutive balls bowled by one player; or something that remains left over from something else.
From Old English 'ofer' meaning 'over' or 'across.' In cricket, the term developed because the bowler goes 'over' (across) the crease to deliver each set of six balls.
Cricket's 'overs' system is ingeniously designed: by fixing the number of balls each bowler delivers, the game ensures fairness and equal opportunity for both teams, making cricket one of the most mathematically balanced sports ever invented.
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