carry your bat

carry (one's) bat

In cricket, to have not gotten out at the end of one team's completed innings. If our best player can carry his bat, then we have a good chance to win the game.
See also: bat, carry
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

carry your bat

(of an opening batsman or top-order batsman) remain not out at the end of your team's completed innings.
See also: bat, carry
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • carry (one's) bat
  • go to bat for
  • go to bat for (one)
  • go to bat for somebody
  • go to bat for someone
  • play a straight bat
  • like a bat out of hell
  • go to bat against
  • get (the) clearance to have (something)
  • old bat
References in periodicals archive
"He also played some very good shots and to carry your bat at any level of cricket is an impressive effort."
Young stars for North; IN BRIEF
You play them all with a straight bat which, in effect, proves that the teachings you've had makes you stronger, more adept, and you carry your bat.
THE GAME OF CRICKET AND US; Reader's poems