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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

Tongue was given leg before to Krishna, but the review showed the ball missing leg stump.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 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

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

And the next ball upset the newcomer’s leg stump.

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

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