single wicket

noun

1. a rare form of cricket in which only one wicket is used.

Word History and Origins

Origin of single wicket¹

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

It is played by a bat and ball, and consists of double and single wicket.

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The first innings in single wicket must be determined by chance.

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I should like to play somebody a single-wicket cricket match, with a dog and a seal to field for me.

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I have frequently heard of a dog being engaged to field in a single-wicket cricket match.

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Come along, Harry Brooks, and play me a match at single wicket.

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