Synonyms for
Innings
Definition
Innings refers to a unit of play in the game of cricket, consisting of a team's or player's turn at bat, during which they attempt to score runs, and their turn at fielding, during which they try to get the opposing team's players out.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- first innings
- second innings
- batting innings
- bowling innings
- innings break
- close of innings
- declare an innings
Word family
noun innings
Usage note
Primarily used in sports like cricket and baseball to denote a period of play for one team. It can also be used metaphorically for a period of opportunity or activity.
Example sentences
- The team scored 100 runs in their first innings and 150 runs in their second innings.
- The player batted well in his innings, scoring 50 runs.
- The team's innings lasted for 40 overs.
- The bowler took 3 wickets in his 4 overs of bowling in the innings.
- The team set a target of 250 runs for the opposition to chase in their innings.
Quotes
Cricket civilizes people and creates good gentlemen. I want everyone to play cricket in Zimbabwe; I want ours to be a nation of gentlemen. - Robert Mugabe
I feel cricket is an important way of spreading international goodwill. - Richard Attenborough
Cricket is a pressure game, and when it comes to an India-Pakistan match the pressure is doubled. - Imran Khan