The middle stump is the central of the three vertical posts that make up the wicket. It sits between the off stump and leg stump. Bowlers aim at the middle stump to hit the wicket directly or trap the batter for LBW.
For instance, Jasprit Bumrah bowled a perfect delivery targeting the middle stump to dismiss a top batter in a recent Test match. Understanding stump positions helps batters adjust stance and shot selection.
Did You Know: A ball hitting the middle stump but missing the other two can still count as a bowled dismissal.
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