"Wicket" Example Sentences
1. The cricket ball hit the wicket and the batsman was out.
2. The wicket keeper caught the ball mid-air, preventing a boundary.
3. The fielder knocked over the wicket before the batsman crossed the crease.
4. The final wicket fell and the game was over.
5. The groundsmen carefully laid out the wickets before the match started.
6. The bowler took the first wicket in his very first over.
7. The umpire called it a no-ball as the bowler stepped over the wicket.
8. The batsman tried to deflect the ball away from the wicket with his bat.
9. The wicket was damaged due to heavy rain and had to be replaced.
10. The bowler aimed for the wicket but missed it completely.
11. The captain of the team placed the fielders strategically around the wicket.
12. The ball hit the wicket with enough force to shatter it into pieces.
13. The wicket was replaced with a new one during the drinks break.
14. The batsman nudged the ball towards the wicket for a quick single.
15. The bowler charged towards the wicket, hoping to intimidate the batsman.
16. The wicket-keeper missed a stumping chance due to a fumble.
17. The batsman edged the ball, and it hit the wicket-keeper's gloves before going to the slip fielder.
18. The wicket was protected by a set of stumps that were firmly planted in the ground.
19. The bowler was warned for running on the danger area near the wicket.
20. The batsman hit the ball over the wicket-keeper's head, resulting in a boundary.
21. The fielder dived to save a four as the ball was heading towards the wicket boundary.
22. The wicket-keeper was praised for his acrobatic catch that dismissed the dangerous batsman.
23. The batsman checked his guard before taking his stance behind the wicket.
24. The bowler appealed frantically for an LBW but the wicket was not given.
25. The fielders celebrated loudly as a run-out was affected at the non-striker's end by hitting the wicket.
26. The umpire inspected the wicket between overs to ensure it was not damaged.
27. The batsman was bowled out after the ball hit the wicket and went on to hit the bails.
28. The wicket was covered with a mat to prevent it from getting wet in case of rain.
29. The bowler delivered a fast bouncer that hit the wicket-keeper's gloves and went over his head for a bye.
30. The batsman survived a close run-out call as he just managed to ground his bat behind the wicket.
Common Phases
- The batsman lost his
wicket early in the innings;
- The bowler broke through the
wicket with a brilliant delivery;
- The fielder missed a catch at the
wicket;
- The
wicket was heavily damaged by the rain;
- The umpire raised his finger to signal the batsman's dismissal at the
wicket.