Bowled is a method of dismissal where the bowler hits the wickets with the ball and dislodges the bails. It is the most definitive way to get out because it requires no subjective umpire decision. Example: The fast delivery zipped past the bat and the player was bowled for a duck.
Pro-Tip: If the ball hits the wicket but the bails stay on, the batter is actually not out.
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