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Scientists have discovered 45 planets that might be good for alien life!
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  • wickets A way to count how many times a team loses players. New Zealand lost six wickets during their innings.
  • partnership When two players work together to score runs. Dane Cleaver and Katene Clarke had an 88-run partnership.
  • unbeaten When a player is still playing and hasn't been out. Hridoy finished the game unbeaten with 51 runs.
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