Glossary term
Wicket
Three stumps and two bails, or the dismissal of a batter
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Simple definition
Wicket refers to three stumps and two bails, or the dismissal of a batter. It is part of the standard language of cricket and helps explain how matches are played, scored, discussed, or analyzed.
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