deep point

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Noun

deep point (plural deep points)

1. (cricket) A fielding position on the off side, square of the batsman's wicket and near the boundary
   • 2019 July 14, Stephan Shemilt, “England win Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes stars in dramatic finale against New Zealand”, in BBC Sport‎, London:

     Buttler was the more fluent, scooping and driving, but when he was caught at deep point for 59, England still needed 46 from 31 balls.

2. (cricket) a fielder in that position.