wicket maiden
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
He has just completed a wicket maiden, in a Powerplay.
From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 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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