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innings

British

/ ˈɪnɪŋz /

noun

(functioning as singular) cricket
1. the batting turn of a player or team
2. the runs scored during such a turn
(sometimes singular) a period of opportunity or action
(functioning as plural) land reclaimed from the sea

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Durham are set to resume on 83-2 in the second innings of their opening Championship game of the new domestic season and lead Kent by 221 runs.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Seattle relievers Matt Brash, Andres Muñoz and Gabe Speier were just as dominant, combining for six strikeouts and no walks over three no-hit innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Freshman Zach Strickland and sophomore Easton Hawk combined for three hitless innings to finish out the victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Foakes reached his 13th first-class century from 176 balls - a superb innings, forged from adversity, for his team.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The score was tied and went to extra innings.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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