mid-wicket

British  

noun

1. the fielding position on the on side, approximately midway between square leg and mid-on

2. a fielder in this position

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Example Sentences

Abbott lifted Woakes into the building site, where a hotel is under construction, at mid-wicket, before the last twist of an engrossing day saw the last three wickets fall in the last two overs.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Having failed to take 10 from the final over in the defeat by England, Jha swiped Wheal for four through mid-wicket to seal a famous win for the team known as the Cardiac Kids.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Captain Charith Asalanka top-scored with 45 in a nervy stay, his innings ending when a slog-sweep failed to clear deep mid-wicket.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Jack wasted his promotion up the order with a bone-headed slog to his second ball and was superbly caught by Green at deep mid-wicket.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

“Bah!” shouted Glyn, and he threw the hairbrush he held smartly at the footman, who caught it cleverly, as if he were fielding a ball at mid-wicket, and deposited it upon the dressing-table.

From Glyn Severn's Schooldays by Pears, Charles