wicket

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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

England's bowlers started magnificently in scorching conditions, restricting New Zealand to 11-4, but Sophie Devine and Maddy Green added a record-breaking 159 for the fifth wicket to take the White Ferns to a competitive 170-5.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

As a left-handed opener, right-arm pacers bowling from round the wicket pose an immediate threat to Gay with the new ball.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“My advice is to not get tangled up with the law to begin with. Once you do, it’s a sticky wicket, that’s for sure! Not easy to extricate oneself, har har.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood