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_27268238_5 (matches VARCHAR, wickets VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many matches were wickets 16?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(matches) FROM table_27268238_5 WHERE wickets = 16