hit wicket

phrase

Describing a method of dismissal of a batsman (out) in which the batsman hits his own wicket either with the bat or his body, usually while attempting to play the ball. A very rare event.

“He was hitwicketed on the third ball of the over.”

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Meanings

phrase
  1. ball gamesDescribing a method of dismissal of a batsman (out) in which the batsman hits his own wicket either with the bat or his body, usually while attempting to play the ball. A very rare event.

    He was hitwicketed on the third ball of the over.

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APA

hit wicket. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hit%20wicket

MLA

“hit wicket.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hit%20wicket. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hit wicket,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hit%20wicket.

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