Lbw

LBW (Leg Before Wicket) is a method of dismissal in the sport of cricket. It occurs when a batsman is struck by the ball while it is pitched in line with the stumps, or just outside the leg side, and would have hit the stumps had the batsman not been there. The umpire's decision on lbw is complex, considering factors like where the ball pitched, where it impacted the batsman, and whether the batsman was attempting to play a shot. A batsman can be out lbw even if the ball hits their pads outside off stump if they were not attempting a shot.

Lbw meaning with examples

• The bowler delivered a sharp inswinger. The ball pitched in line, and the batsman, caught off guard, was hit on the pads. The umpire, after a moment of consideration, raised his finger, signaling 'out LBW.' The batsman walked back to the pavilion, frustrated by the dismissal, unable to review the call as it occurred before the introduction of DRS.
• The pressure mounted as the innings progressed. With the score tied, the bowler, recognizing an opportunity, aimed for the batsman’s pads. The ball struck the batsman, and the umpire, seeing the trajectory, declared the batsman out LBW. The fielding team celebrated enthusiastically as they won by a narrow margin.
• The batsman, attempting a sweep shot, misread the flight of the ball. It pitched and struck him on the front pad. The umpire, after consulting with the bowler, awarded the wicket LBW. The batsman, still in the midst of his innings, disputed the call, believing the ball would have missed the stumps.
• The fielding side appealed loudly for lbw, feeling the ball would have hit the stumps. The umpire conferred with the bowler and decided to send the batsman out lbw, signaling the batsman’s innings was over. The replay showed a close call, sparking discussion among the commentators about the correctness of the decision.