What is LBW?
The Leg Before Wicket (LBW) rule is one of cricket’s most debated and complex laws. Designed to prevent batsmen from unfairly blocking the ball with their pads, LBW decisions often hinge on split-second judgments. This blog breaks down the rule, its evolution, and its modern-day application.
What are the key conditions for LBW?
For a batsman to be given out LBW, all the following conditions must apply:
Pitching: The ball must pitch in line with the stumps (between batter side’s wickets and bowler side’s wickets) or on the off-side (never outside leg stump).
Example: A ball pitching outside leg stump cannot result in LBW, regardless of other factors.
For a batsman to be given out LBW, all the following conditions must apply:
Pitching: The ball must pitch in line with the stumps (between batter side’s wickets and bowler side’s wickets) or on the off-side (never outside leg stump).
Example: A ball pitching outside leg stump cannot result in LBW, regardless of other factors.
For a batsman to be given out LBW, all the following conditions must apply:
Pitching: The ball must pitch in line with the stumps (between batter side’s wickets and bowler side’s wickets) or on the off-side (never outside leg stump).
Example: A ball pitching outside leg stump cannot result in LBW, regardless of other factors.
Impact:
If offering a shot: The ball must hit the pad in line with the stumps.
If not offering a shot: The impact can be in line or outside off stump, provided the ball pitched in line/on off.
Trajectory: The ball must be predicted to hit the stumps. Height matters—if it’s going over the stumps, the batsman survives.
No Bat Involved: The ball cannot touch the bat before the pad. Edges onto the pad negate LBW.
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