leg before wicket
US /leɡ bɪˈfɔː ˈwɪkɪt/
UK /leɡ bɪˈfɔː ˈwɪkɪt/
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leg before wicket, LBW
a method of dismissing a batsman in cricket, where the ball hits the batsman's leg or body when it would otherwise have hit the wicket
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The umpire gave him out leg before wicket, much to the crowd's dismay.
Wasit menyatakan dia keluar leg before wicket, sangat mengecewakan penonton.
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The bowler appealed for leg before wicket, but the umpire shook his head.
Pelempar mengajukan banding untuk leg before wicket, tetapi wasit menggelengkan kepalanya.
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