What is Hit Wicket?

According to Law 35 of the Laws of Cricket, a batsman can be dismissed by the Hit Wicket method if he/she touches the bails or knocks the stumps while attempting to hit the ball.

In simpler terms, the striker will be considered out Hit Wicket if the ball is in play and the wicket is struck down by his/her bat.

Laws of Cricket

The Laws of Cricket is a code that specifies the rules of the game. It has been copyrighted and maintained by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in London. As of now, there are currently 42 Laws that outline how the game