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The Wickets
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1. Width and Pitching
Two sets of wickets, each 9 inches/22.86 cm. wide, and consisting of three
wooden stumps with two wooden bails upon the top, shall be pitched opposite
and parallel to each other at a distance of 22 yards/20.12m. between the
centres of the two middle stumps.
2. Size of Stumps
The stumps shall be of equal and sufficient size to prevent the ball from
passing between them. Their tops shall be 28 inches/71.1cm. above the ground,
and shall be dome-shaped except for the bail grooves.
3. Size of Bails
The bails shall be each 4-3/8 inches/11.1cm. in length and when in position
on top of the stumps shall not project more than 1/2 inch/1.3 cm above
them.
Notes
(a) Dispensing with Bails
In a high wind the Umpires may decide to dispense with the use of bails.
(b) Junior Cricket
For Junior Cricket, as defined by the local Governing Body, the following
measurements for the Wickets shall apply:-
Width - 8 inches/20.32 cm.
Pitched - 21 yards/19.20 m.
Height - 27 inches/68.58 cm.
Bails - each 3-7/8 inches/9.84 cm. in length and should not project
more than 1/2 inch/1.3cm. above them.
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