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4 overs are left vs 4 overs left

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. '4 overs are left' is correct when emphasizing the number of overs that remain, while '4 overs left' is more commonly used in a casual or informal context.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 654 views

4 overs are left

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in casual conversation.

This phrase is used to emphasize the specific number of overs that remain in a cricket match or similar context.
  • Jan 17, 2016 ... Pakistan need good runs now as just 4 overs are left to go. On the other hand, New Zealand has done a good job as with this runrate, it looks ...
  • 85 matches ... 2 to 4 overs are left and 9 wickets are lost, though it can be regarded as insignificant. The heatmap given in Figure 3.3 shows the absolute difference ...
  • Jan 30, 2016 ... Having already claimed a 2-0 lead in the series, India will target a clean sweep in the final T20I against Australia on Sunday to counter the ...

Alternatives:

  • There are 4 overs left.
  • Only 4 overs remain.

4 overs left

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation.

This phrase is a more informal way of stating that there are 4 overs remaining in a cricket match or similar context.
  • 3 days ago ... 4 overs left. NZ 133/3. What can #ENG chase? pic.twitter.com/oUcZsI32g7. Retweets 14; Likes 58; Harish Nawal MOHAMMAD Shahid Somil ...
  • But in this case we had only 4 overs left. So 4 get carry forward. Now if u bowl very quickly and maintain a good over rate throughout the day. Naturally 90 overs  ...
  • Feb 14, 2016 ... He has been economical but hasn't made any breakthroughs like he had done earlier in the tournament. Carty to keep strike, final 4 overs left in ...
  • In the second innings the Indian bowlers again dismissed the Australian's for a low score and India won on the last day with less than 4 overs left.

Alternatives:

  • 4 overs to go
  • 4 overs remaining

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