miscue

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Jamie Overton's hitting meant 20 were needed off the final over, but his miscue to cover left England 252 all out.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

The offense, however, could not convert the miscue into points.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

While Stokes was tight, Carse leaked 26 runs from three overs and gave way to Tongue, who enticed Head into a miscue to Crawley at deep square leg.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Alick Athanaze, who made 21, was the only wicket to fall when he attempted to loft a James Neesham delivery over mid-on only to miscue and be caught by Daryl Mitchell running back.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

The slightest miscue by any one of them would mean catching a crab, and catastrophe.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown