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In cricket, what does ODI stand for?

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ODI stands for One Day International. It is a limited-overs format of international cricket in which each team is allowed to bat for a maximum of 50 overs.

ODI matches are played between national teams that have ODI status granted by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The format was introduced to provide a faster and more result-oriented version of cricket compared to Test matches.

In an ODI match:

  • Each team bats once.

  • A maximum of 50 overs is allotted per innings.

  • The team scoring more runs wins the match.

  • If weather affects play, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method may be used.

ODI cricket is best known for events such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport.

Quick Fact: The first-ever ODI match was played between Australia and England on 5 January 1971 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).