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Spell in which nobody gets the runs (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

maiden over

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'spell in which nobody gets the runs' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to time as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for maiden over that I've seen before include "activity on field at no cost" , "tight spell of bowling" , "Six balls with no runs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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