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Stumped Out: This can happen when a batter steps out of their crease, and the wicketkeeper collects the ball and breaks the wicket.
Leg Before Wicket (LBW): A batter can be called out if they block a ball that would have hit the wicket with their body.
Differences and Similarities Between Cricket and Baseball
While both sports share similarities—such as a field with varying dimensions or player positions—key differences emerge in gameplay dynamics. In cricket, players have more freedom and are not compelled to run, shifting the focus to strategy based on scoring opportunities.
When it comes to appeal and umpiring, in cricket, the fielding team must appeal to the umpire for an out, rather than the umpire making that decision independently.