below par

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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 • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

After performing well below par when edging Tanzania in the opening round, Nigeria were a transformed team against Tunisia, dominating the first 30 minutes in the northern city.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Wright, who triumphed at Alexandra Palace in 2020 and 2022, was well below par - winning just two legs in Tuesday's second-round match and averaging below 80.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Even Holly’s beacon was a few shades below par, and that had a micro nuclear battery sending out the pulses.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer