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Pace bowling vs spin bowling

Pace bowlers (like power pitchers) rely on speed (80-95 mph), bounce, and swing. Spinners bowl slow (45-60 mph) and break the ball off the pitch like a big curveball. Spin dominates the middle overs and on worn pitches; pace rules with the new ball and at the death.

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