Correct any one of the following sentences:
(i) India won the match by an inning.
(i) India won the match by an inning.
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Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Identify the mistake.
In the first sentence, "by an inning" is incorrect. The correct expression is "by an innings" when referring to the margin by which a team wins in cricket.
Step 2: Correct the sentence.
Corrected sentence: "India won the match by an innings."
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{India won the match by an innings.}} \]
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