wicket

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Smith starred again in the second wicket when Jamie Smith, having just driven Bamber to the cover boundary, attempted to repeat the shot and was caught by the keeper, diving in front of slip.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Ahmed, who also took a wicket with his first ball, was picked for the conditions here.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Bowling coach Tim Southee said he expects a "pretty scrappy" wicket.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

"I personally don't think that there is any problem there but because we lost a wicket in the first over in three games, obviously, any team would think," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Both he and I had our backs towards the path leading up the field to the wicket.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë