wicket
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When Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue took a wicket apiece, New Zealand were in tatters at 29-6.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Bashir has not played for England since the third Test against India on this ground last July, when he took the final wicket to win a thrilling contest despite having broken a finger.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
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
Devine was the fourth wicket to fall as the White Ferns' middle order melted quicker than an ice cream in the 27C heat, collapsing from 29-1 to 33-6.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
I was sheepishly retreating also; but Mr. Rochester followed me, and when we reached the wicket, he said—
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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