If an LBW appeal in cricket is disallowed because it is not "pitching" in line what does that mean?

Question

I was under the impression it was where the ball stikes the pitch on its way but ive heard from others that this has no bearing on an appeal. does anyone have any sources that could make it clear.

I have heard commentators say that it is going on to hit the wicket but it hasnt pitched inline. Am i just confused or is this two different things?

Answer 1

Yes they're two different things. Imagine a long rectangle on the ground with its corners at the bottom of the two off stumps and the two leg stumps at both ends of the wicket. If the ball 'pitches in line of the stumps' it means that the ball hits the ground inside this rectangle after it's been bowled. This is not the same as saying that the ball would hit the wicket as the ball may be angling from leg to off or from off to leg.

An LBW can't be given if the ball pitches outside leg stump, even if it would have hit the wicket, although it can still be given if it pitches outside off. This is why for example you see some batsmen play no shot and pad up against Shane Warne when he's pitching the ball in the rough outside leg stump. They know they can't be given out LBW even if the ball spins towards the stumps. Of course they can still get bowled. Ask Mike Gatting :-)

Answer 2

The rules governing Leg Before Wicket are quite complex although part of the rule states:

'the ball, if it is not intercepted full pitch, pitches in line between wicket and wicket or on the off side of the striker's wicket'

So if the ball does not meet the criteria above it is deemed to pitch outside the line and will generally not be given LBW

Answer 3

LBW Rule is explained below:

The leg before wicket (lbw) law is to cricket what the offside rule is to football - confusing.

The umpire will consider an lbw decision if he believes the ball would have hit the stumps had it not been obstructed by the batsman's pads.

But the umpire also has to take other factors into consideration.

The Batsman is not out in the following cases:

1) The ball pitches outside the line of leg stump, regardless of whether or not the ball would have gone on to hit the stumps

2) The ball hits the bat before striking the pad

3) The batsman is struck on the pad outside the line of off stump having made a genuine attempt to hit the ball

4) The bowler bowls a no ball

One of the most important rules when making an lbw decision is a batsman CANNOT be given out if the ball pitches outside leg stump.

It does not matter if the ball would have gone on to hit the stumps, it cannot be given out.

Often an lbw decision looks out at first glance, but TV replays showed the ball pitched outside leg stump, even though it would have struck middle stump.

The Batsman is out in the following cases:

1) The batsman is struck on the pad in front of the stumps and the ball has not pitched outside leg stump (ie the ball has pitched in line with the stumps, or outside the line of off stump)

2) The batsman is struck on the pad outside the line of off stump having not made an attempt to hit the ball
This is an important part of the lbw law to remember as a batsman CAN be given out playing no stroke - even if they are struck outside the line of the off stump - as long as the ball is going on to hit the stumps.

3) A batsman can still be given out lbw even if the ball has not hit their pads.

For example, a batsman can be given out lbw if they have been hit on the helmet.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Pitching in line means the ball if not obstructed by the batsman would have hit the stumps in the opinion of the umpire.

Answer 6

it means it aint hitting the wicket if it goes past the batter

Answer 7

ok first of all the LBW means leg before wicket it means when ur leg is front of the middle wicket and ball hit ur pad betwwen ur feet and knee then emipres says wut???? OOOOOOUUUUUTTTTTTTTTTT