Hit wicket is a way for a batter to get out by accidentally knocking their own stumps with their bat or body. This usually happens when the player loses balance or steps back too far while trying to play a difficult shot.
Example: The batter played a great pull shot but accidentally clipped the bails with his foot, resulting in a hit wicket.
Pro-Tip: You are only out hit wicket if you are in the process of playing a shot or starting a run.
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