Stumped is a method of dismissal where the wicketkeeper knocks the bails off while the batter is outside their safe crease. This usually happens when a batter misses the ball after stepping forward to hit a spin bowler. Example: The batter missed the turning ball and the keeper whipped the bails off to complete a clever stumped dismissal.
Pro-Tip: If any part of the batter’s foot is touching the white line, they are usually considered safe and not out.
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