text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_25 (matches INTEGER, player VARCHAR, wickets VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  what is the sum of matches when the player is jim laker and wikets is less than 9?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT SUM(matches) FROM table_name_25 WHERE player = "jim laker" AND wickets < 9