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wicket maiden
noun[ C ]
sports specializeduk /ˌwɪk.ɪt ˈmeɪ.dən/ us /ˌwɪk.ɪt ˈmeɪ.dən/
an over (= set of six throws) in cricket in which no runs(= points) are scored and a batter (= a player who tries to hit the ball) is out (= their turn to hit the ball is finished):
He bowled two wicket maidens in a row.
His first over back after lunch was a wicket maiden.
The first over of the match was a memorable wicket maiden.
Her dismissal off the last ball of the over made it a wicket maiden.
The opening bowler delivered a superb wicket maiden.
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