Glossary term
Hit Wicket
Dismissal when the batter breaks their own stumps
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Simple definition
Hit Wicket refers to dismissal when the batter breaks their own stumps. It is part of the standard language of cricket and helps explain how matches are played, scored, discussed, or analyzed.
Why it matters
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