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leg stump

American

noun

Cricket.

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

Etymology

Origin of leg stump

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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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

Australia's uncharacteristically tail failed to wag with Rabada providing the coup de grace to Australia's innings when he pinned back Starc's leg stump to claim his fifth wicket.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

Sciver-Brunt missed an innocuous straight delivery, Beaumont chopped on for 47 but the highlight came with the ball to Dunkley pitching on leg stump before turning sharply to hit the top of off.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025

Smith, standing in as captain for the injured Mitchell Marsh, was given out lbw to Matthew Potts on 10 but crucially he reviewed and the ball was shown to be missing leg stump.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024

It was just a bit short and off the leg stump, so I stepped out—may I bag the paper-knife for a jiffy?

From Mike by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

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