Glossary term
LBW (Leg Before Wicket)
Dismissal when the ball hits the batter's body in line with the stumps
DismissalsIntermediate
Simple definition
LBW (Leg Before Wicket) refers to dismissal when the ball hits the batter's body in line with the 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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