double wicket
Americannoun
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The bowler is subject to the same laws as at double wicket.
From The Book of Sports: Containing Out-door Sports, Amusements and Recreations, Including Gymnastics, Gardening & Carpentering by Martin, William
When double wicket is played, two batsmen go in at the same time,—one at each wicket: there are also two bowlers, who usually bowl four balls in succession alternately.
From The Book of Sports: Containing Out-door Sports, Amusements and Recreations, Including Gymnastics, Gardening & Carpentering by Martin, William
Single wicket may be played with any number of players, and is better than double wicket for any number of players under seven.
From The Book of Sports: Containing Out-door Sports, Amusements and Recreations, Including Gymnastics, Gardening & Carpentering by Martin, William
Single wicket requires five players on each side, and double wicket eleven; but the number in both instances may be varied at the pleasure of the two parties.
From The Book of Sports: Containing Out-door Sports, Amusements and Recreations, Including Gymnastics, Gardening & Carpentering by Martin, William
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