Definition of "matchwinner" [matchwinner]

• (especially in cricket) A player whose skill enables his or her team to win matches. (noun)

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• "Leggie adds a special twist AUSTRALIA has finally found another leg-spin "matchwinner" in rookie Steven Smith, selection boss Andrew Hilditch said on Thursday."
• "With Boro's top scorer and weekend matchwinner Marvin Emnes starting on the bench and Palace pinning their hopes on Andrew, who had previously scored three times in three years with the club, hopes of a feast of goals were not exactly high."
• "I think Daniel Cole's post is the real matchwinner."