streaky

adjective

1. 1

   Having streaks.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   (chiefly of a person, usually North America) Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.

   “Jones has always been a streaky hitter”

4. 4

   Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.