👉 A cricket team of eleven players. Hence first eleven - the team of best cricket players (at a school), second eleven - the "B" team, etc.
Alright class, settle down now, letās take a look and see, At this word āeleven,ā it's quite simple, you agree? The dictionary tells us, with a helpful little plea, That "eleven" describes a cricket team, for all the world to see! Eleven players strong, a powerful sight, The best of the best, shining ever so bright. Think of a school team, striving to win, Their āfirst elevenā ā where victory begins! Then thereās the "second eleven," a bit less grand, A āBā team perhaps, lending a helping hand. So "eleven" just means twelve minus one, you see, A number of players, for cricket glee! Do you have any questions? Don't be shy, let's explore, Learning is fun, and weāll learn more and more!