An appeal is the fielding side's request for the umpire to decide a dismissal. The appeal itself is not a dismissal; the umpire's decision is.
The scorer records the decision the umpire gives, not the appeal. An unsuccessful appeal is not recorded as a wicket.
Match questions
Questions scorers actually ask
- 01 Does an appeal count as a wicket?
- No. Only the umpire’s decision that the batter is out counts.
- 02 Are appeals counted in the book?
- Not usually. Some leagues track them, but they are not part of the scorecard.
