innings

/ ˈɪnɪŋz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) cricket

   1. the batting turn of a player or team

   2. the runs scored during such a turn

2. (sometimes singular) a period of opportunity or action

3. (functioning as plural) land reclaimed from the sea

Example Sentences

Starc has now taken a wicket in the first over of an innings 24 times.

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The top-order batsman suffered neck spasms in the first innings of the opening Test and pulled out of the remainder of the match, spending a night in hospital.

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Bavuma's gritty 55 not out in South Africa's second innings paved the way for a thrilling win inside three days after the tourists bundled out India for 93 in their chase of 124.

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Labuschagne was dropped ahead of Australia's mid-year Test tour of the West Indies after an extended lean spell, but came roaring back with five centuries in eight innings this season.

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Brook has never played a Test in Australia while Root has failed to score a century in his 27 innings Down Under where he averages 35.68, well below his career average of 51.29.

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