wicket maiden

British

noun

cricket an over in which no runs are scored with the bat and at least one wicket is taken by the bowler See also maiden over

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Archer was handed the third over in Cape Town and returned with a wicket maiden, removing Wihan Lubbe who skewed a catch attempting to hit the ball off a length.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023

The returning David Willey was the pick of England's bowlers, taking 3-25, including removing Quinton de Kock in a wicket maiden at the start of the innings.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2022

But the 34-year-old solid to begin, playing out Chase’s wicket maiden safely.

From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2020

A wicket maiden from Anderson, who is bowling like the master of his craft he has become.

From The Guardian • Mar. 5, 2013

Dockrell looks like every single one of his 18 years right now, he plays out a wicket maiden with Shafiul probing outside off stump.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2011

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