Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

innings

Noun

ˈɪn.ɪŋz

Definition

A period of play in cricket or baseball during which a team takes its turn to bat.

Examples

In the first innings of the match, our team scored 300 runs.
He played exceptionally well in the last two innings, helping the team secure a win.
During the third innings, they managed to turn the game around.

Meaning

The term ‘innings’ refers to the phase of the game where one team bats and tries to score runs while the other team fields and bowls, attempting to take outs. In cricket, a match consists of multiple innings, while in baseball, each team typically has nine innings.