streaky

Meaning

Adjective

• Having streaks.
• Used to describe a shot where the ball deflects off the edge of the bat, but is not caught by the slips or wicket-keeper and instead results in runs for the batsman.
• Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.
• Having periods of irritation or bad temper.
• Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.

Origin

• streak + -y