🏏 "Over the wicket" and "round the wicket" are terms used to describe the angle and position from which a bowler delivers the ball in cricket. These tactics help bowlers create different angles and variations to challenge batters.
📌 Over the Wicket:
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The bowler delivers the ball from the natural side of the stumps.
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It is the more conventional approach, providing a typical angle to the batter.
Example:
A right-arm fast bowler bowling to a right-handed batter from over the wicket will angle the ball from the off-stump toward the leg side.
📌 Round the Wicket:
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The bowler delivers the ball from the opposite side of the stumps.
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It creates a sharper, more challenging angle for the batter, often used to exploit weaknesses or to attack the stumps.
Example:
A left-arm spinner bowling to a right-handed batter from round the wicket may create a more difficult angle, making it harder for the batter to judge the spin.
🎯 Why Use These Tactics?
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Over the wicket: To maintain a conventional angle and control.
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Round the wicket: To create variation, attack rough patches on the pitch, and target specific weaknesses.
Bowlers often switch between these approaches to unsettle batters and find breakthroughs!