below par

Example Sentences

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England still have "fire" burning in them ahead of the T20 World Cup Super Eights, Jacob Bethell said Friday, admitting that Harry Brook's side had been below par during a lacklustre group campaign.

From Barron's

Though Scotland's score always looked 20 runs below par, England were troubled at one stage.

From BBC

Phil Salt took 24 from the second over, bowled by Holder, and West Indies' total looked 15 runs below par.

From BBC

England had mustered only 128 for nine but showcased their depth and nous, defending a total that looked well below par on a surface offering turn and bounce.

From Barron's

Although the total appeared below par on paper, the pitch should remain a handful.

From Barron's