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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There was a tight lbw decision that went against him - he missed a straight ball from Cameron Green that would have only just clipped leg stump - in one of those sliding doors moments that litters the sport.

From BBC

From his 16th, Brook again advanced at paceman Nathan Gilchrist and ended outside leg stump as the ball hit off.

From BBC

The deflation of a leg stump knocked back with the clock barely beyond midnight.

From BBC

In 2019 I made a complete technical shift to try to hit his leg stump.

From BBC

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

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