leg stump

American

noun

Cricket.

either of the outside stumps at which the batsman takes his position.

Etymology

Origin of leg stump

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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The deflation of a leg stump knocked back with the clock barely beyond midnight.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Tevin Imlach was the next to go when Kuldeep had him given out lbw for 21, a decision that was reviewed but the ball was shown to be hitting leg stump.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

The closest England came to dismissing Inglis was a delivery from Livingstone that squeezed between bat and pad and narrowly missed leg stump when he had 29.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

The third delivery was given lbw, only for the review to show it missing leg stump and bring a relieved cheer from the expectant crowd.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024

It was just a bit short and off the leg stump, so I stepped out—may I bag the paper knife for a jiffy?

From Mike and Psmith by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

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