stump

Example Sentences

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Perera boasts one of the highest strike rates among Sri Lankan batters and also provides cover behind the stumps.

From Barron's

But he was run out in an unlucky manner when a shot from Rana grazed Henry's hand and deflected onto the stumps at the non-striker's end.

From Barron's

The visitors lost eight wickets for 84 runs, including Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell both stumped.

From BBC

Rana broke through to have Nicholls caught behind with a slower delivery outside off stump and then bowled Conway in his next over.

From Barron's

One of the silhouettes—smaller, rounder—stumps toward me on short legs.

From Literature