wicket

[wik-it] / ˈwɪk ɪt /

NOUN

hoop

Synonyms

STRONG

arch entrance gate opening window

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion

Example Sentences

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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

Capsey added 64 from 35 balls for the third wicket with all-rounder Freya Kemp, who finished unbeaten on 31, to complete a comfortable chase which kicks off their T20 World Cup preparations.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

"It was a bit emosh to be fair," she said of her maiden international wicket as Dean shook her head with a grin.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

While Gay generally has a good record against right-arm pace new-ball bowling, his average drops slightly to 29.50 when facing right-arm pacers from round the wicket inside the first 10 overs.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The great gates were closed and locked; but a wicket in one of them was only latched.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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