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Key — one of two batsman in a side (6)

Solution has appeared in 2 crosswords (2 across and 0 down):

• Quick crossword No 16,348 — 2022-09-28 23:00:20
  8A: First event of a series (6)
• Quick crossword No 15,532 — 2020-02-18 00:00:11
  17A: Key — one of two batsman in a side (6)