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Cricket Stumps and Wickets

In cricket, the stumps and wickets are fundamental to the game’s structure, playing a crucial role in dismissals and scoring. The wicket consists of three vertical wooden stumps, each typically 28 inches (71.1 cm) tall, topped with two small horizontal bails. The stumps are evenly spaced to prevent the ball from passing through. There are two sets of wickets on a cricket pitch, positioned 22 yards (20.12 metres) apart at each end. The wicket is a critical target for bowlers aiming to dismiss a batsman through bowled, stumped, or run out methods. If the ball dislodges the bails, the batsman is out. The stumps are often made from high-quality wood, such as ash or beech, ensuring durability. Modern stumps sometimes feature LED technology, which lights up upon impact, aiding in tight umpiring decisions. In addition to their function in dismissals, wickets play a role in strategic field placements, as bowlers and captains set their plans around them. From traditional wooden stumps to high-tech innovations, cricket stumps remain an iconic symbol of the sport, representing both the thrill of a bowled-out batsman and the resilience of defensive play.


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