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Swing Ball Aerodynamics in Cricket

Quick fact

A cricket ball can swing up to 4-5 degrees in the air—equivalent to a lateral movement of over 30 cm by the time it reaches the batsman.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever watched a cricket ball seemingly defy physics, curving through the air to leave a batsman stranded? What makes a ball swing so dramatically?