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leg stump

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of leg stump

First recorded in 1825–35

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Robinson roared with delight, while the New Zealand batter was disgruntled to see the review showing the ball clipping leg stump.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

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 England man was so sure the review would save him, he began to mark his guard, only for the replay to show umpire's call for shaving the leg stump.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2025

His replacement, Root, was given leg before to Mohammed Siraj on seven, only for the review to show it was missing leg stump.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2025

The ball passed between his bat and his legs, whizzed past the leg stump, and was in the wicket-keeper's hands in a moment.

From "Pip" A Romance of Youth by Hay, Ian

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