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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Glamorgan's woes continued when the hard-hitting Daisy Jeanes was caught at mid-wicket off Issy Routledge.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
She bowled Ireland captain Lewis with a nip-backer before Prendergast wasted her solid start before holing out to deep mid-wicket for 25 off Mady Villiers.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Shan Masood spilled a simple catch at mid-wicket when Lawrence had 10, then the same fielder made amends to run out Lawrence for 17.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
But Liam Dawson held his nerve to hit the winning runs with a six over mid-wicket, sealing victory with two balls to spare.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The second he sent into the hands of the fielder standing at mid-wicket, who stuck to it, fast as it came, and threw it up amidst the cheers of his friends.
From Dr. Jolliffe's Boys by Frank Feller
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