A "Diamond Duck" in cricket refers to when a batter is dismissed without facing any legal delivery.
This type of dismissal is quite rare and often occurs when the non-striking batter is run out attempting a quick single after a teammate gets out, or through other unusual circumstances. Let's break down how it can happen:
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Run Out (Most Common): The most frequent scenario involves the non-striking batter being run out while attempting a run. The ball hasn't been bowled to them, thus they haven't faced a legal delivery.
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Wide Ball (Less Common): A batter could get a diamond duck as the striking batter if they are stumped or run out after a wide ball is bowled.
Essentially, a Diamond Duck represents an out where the batter never had the opportunity to face a legitimate ball from the bowler. It's considered one of the most unfortunate ways for a batter to be dismissed in cricket.
