Hit wicket From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hit wicket is a method of dismissal in the sport of cricket. This method of dismissal is governed by Law 35 of the Laws of cricket. The striker is out Hit-wicket if, after the bowler has entered his delivery stride and while the ball is in play, his wicket is put down by his bat or his person. The striker may do this whilst preparing to receive or receiving a delivery or in setting off for his first run after playing the delivery. In simple language if the striking batsman knocks the bails off the stumps or uproots the stumps, while attempting to hit the ball or take off for a run, he is out hit wicket. This method is the sixth most common method of dismissal after caught, bowled, leg before wicket, run out and stumped. Although a bowler is given credit for the wicket, it is not a method of dismissal that a bowler actively seeks and it is relatively uncommon. A batsman may not be given out Hit wicket if the ball is not actually delivered by the bowler or if the delivery is a no ball (ie a delivery that is not fair).