mid-wicket
Britishnoun
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the fielding position on the on side, approximately midway between square leg and mid-on
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a fielder in this position
Example Sentences
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Nathan Smith edged behind, Kyle Jamieson clipped to mid-wicket and last man Matt Henry was bowled, all by Atkinson, giving the Surrey man yet another place on the Lord's honours board.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Ben Duckett had 12 when Rachin Ravindra out down a simple chance at mid-wicket off the bowling of Jamieson.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Only 37 runs came from the powerplay, with Bethell caught at short third trying to hit Maheesh Theekshana over mid-wicket.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
Nissanka showed his intent as he took on a short ball from Jamie Overton but almost picked out mid-wicket, where Ben Duckett flung himself into the air and nearly took a stunning catch.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
He had three shots—a cut, a slash shot past cover, and a drive that landed the ball anywhere from mid-wicket to over short-slip.
From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec
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