Batting time for prize money - not initially (7)

I believe the answer is:

innings

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'batting' is the definition.
(cricket)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for innings that I've seen before include "Batsman's spell at wicket" , "period in office" , "part of cricket match" , "(At cricket) a turn to bat" , "Batting stint" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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