Meanings of fast outfield in English

The openers took a liking to the flat pitch, the small, fast outfield and the home team's lacklustre bowling.

But when the sun's out it's as flat as anywhere and the lightning- fast outfield means scoring can be quick.

It's always harder in Perth to stop teams scoring because it is quite a fast outfield and a good place to play your shots.

Pakistan were welcomed with a warm easterly breeze, bright sunshine, fast outfield and a beige pitch - all tailor-made for Mohammad Yousuf and Inzamam-ul-Haq.

Smith's first 50 took 164 balls -few easy runs were to be had despite a placid pitch and fast outfield.

India will provide a perfect example with smaller grounds and fast outfields.

Flat pitches, small grounds and fast outfields are likely to defang the bowlers who will also struggle to generate swing with two new balls.