Throw from bowler to batsman (5)
I believe the answer is:
pitch
'throw' is the definition.
(I know this)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pitch that I've seen before include "Field of play" , "Residue of distillation" , "Throw - black stuff" , "Throw - bitumen" , "Toss onto the playing field" .)