Laws of Cricket 1947 Code (Second Edition) - Law 34

Law 34 - Bowled

The Striker is out "Bowled" - If the wicket be bowled down, even if the ball first touch his bat or person.

Notes on Law 34

  1. The striker, after playing the ball, is out "Bowled" if he then kicks or hits it on to his wicket before the completion of his stroke.
  2. The stirker is out "Bowled" under this Law when the ball is deflected on to his wicket off his person, even though a decision against him might be justified under [Law 39 L.B.W.]

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