declared innings

In cricket, a "declared innings" occurs when a batting team voluntarily ends their turn to bat before they are dismissed or run out of batting opportunities. This strategic decision is made by the team’s captain, often to allow enough time to bowl out the opponents and complete the match, especially in longer formats like Test cricket. Declaring an innings can protect the team from losing, set a target for the opposition, or try to gain an advantage by controlling the game’s pace. It’s a tactical move rather than a result of thorough batting, and is typically used to influence the match outcome.