The perfect balance of excitement and strategy — 50 overs of high-intensity cricket.
**ODIs** are a limited-overs format where each team faces a maximum of 50 overs. Introduced in 1971, ODI cricket became globally popular through the Cricket World Cup, one of the most-watched sporting events on Earth.
A blend of patience, power-hitting, smart bowling, and evolving tactics.
Each team gets **50 overs**. Bowlers cannot bowl more than **10 overs** in an innings.
ODIs have **three powerplays** controlling how many fielders are outside the circle:
• PP1: 0–10 overs → Only 2 fielders outside
• PP2: 11–40 overs → 4 fielders
• PP3: 41–50 overs → 5 fielders
ODIs use **two new balls**, one from each end — making swing limited but making the game faster.
Total duration is around **7.5 hours**, split into two innings with a fixed break.
If interruptions occur, the **Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS)** method recalculates targets.
Win, loss, tie, or **no result** (if overs < 20 per side due to weather).
ODIs sit between Tests and T20s, making them appealing to both traditionalists and casual fans.
Middle overs require control; death overs demand explosive hitting and smart bowling.
Modern ODIs regularly see totals above 300, thanks to flat pitches and power hitting.
The ICC ODI World Cup is cricket’s grandest global event, watched by billions.