wicket
Example Sentences
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The right-arm medium pacer had figures of 5-2 at that point and also took a wicket with the first ball of his third over to make it six wickets in eight balls.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
Bowling coach Tim Southee said he expects a "pretty scrappy" wicket.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
But an 84-run stand off just 47 deliveries for the seventh wicket between Cole McConchie and Santner enabled them to set a tricky target on a turning pitch.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
"It was a tacky wicket as it was under cover for a while. After losing a few wickets, it was tough to get back into the game."
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
A kid sits behind the ticket wicket, his face framed by bags of pink and blue cotton candy.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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