batsman
n. countablen. the player in cricket whose job is to hit the ball with a bat and score runs. You use this word to describe someone currently playing or a person who is skilled at hitting.
n. the player whose primary role is to strike the ball with a bat to score runs and defend the wicket. While historically gendered, the term is increasingly replaced by 'batter' in official regulations to ensure gender neutrality.
The batsman hit the ball toward the boundary for four runs.
After the opening batsman was dismissed early, the team struggled to maintain a steady scoring rate against the fast bowlers.
A skilled batsman must possess not only physical coordination but also the mental fortitude to anticipate the bowler's delivery under intense pressure from the fielding side.
From bat + -s- + -man.
Commonly used in the context of cricket; 'batter' is the modern, gender-neutral alternative.