wicket

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Wong immediately delivered the wicket as England showed glimpses of fighting back, but their lack of control after Bell's opening burst proved too costly.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The key New Zealand wicket was Devine, and when she tamely chipped Gibson to mid-off for a five-ball duck England's joy was obvious.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Devine and Green's stand was the highest partnership against England in T20s for any wicket, and New Zealand's third-highest of all time.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green withstood Bell's spell in helpful bowling conditions to add 57 for the fourth wicket, as the former finished unbeaten on 42 with support from Izzy Gaze's 22 not out.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The vehicle had stopped at the wicket; the driver opened the door: first one well-known form, then another, stepped out.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë