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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