Innings (Noun)
Meaning
The batting turn of a cricket player or team.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Usages
Examples
- The team struggled to score runs in their innings, eventually being bowled out for a low total.
- Smith's innings was marked by several impressive boundaries, helping his team to a strong start.
- The crowd was on the edge of their seats as the home team's innings came down to the final over.
- The opposing team's innings was cut short due to rain, giving them a chance to regroup and reassess their strategy.
- Johnson's impressive innings of 150 not out helped his team to a convincing victory.