Adversely criticise an innings (5)
I believe the answer is:
knock
This clue could be a double definition.
'adversely criticise' is the first definition.
'knock' can be an answer for 'criticise' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'adversely' bit.
'an innings' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for knock that I've seen before include "Bash" , "Strike; setback" , "Fail to hit" , "Strike with a sharp blow" , "Tap on door" .)