wicket

[wik-it] / ˈwɪk ɪt /

NOUN

hoop

Synonyms

STRONG

arch entrance gate opening window

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion

Example Sentences

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"We knew they had good players in the line-up. Early wickets were key and it put us on the front foot."

From Barron's

He also led the conversation in the drinks break late in Nepal's chase, after which they lost two quick wickets.

From BBC

"Tough conditions as well out there. Lost a couple of early wickets, so it's nice to get the job done."

From Barron's

Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook scored quick fifties but Nepal took regular wickets as England made 184-7 on Sunday in their opening Group C match of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai.

From Barron's

Siraj took a wicket with his fourth ball of his first T20 international for 19 months against the USA on Saturday night.

From Barron's