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ODIstands forOne Day International
Full Form of ODI
What is ODI?
One Day International (ODI) is a form of limited-overs cricket, played between two teams with international status, in which each team faces a fixed number of overs, currently 50, for a single innings. The format was introduced in the early 1970s to provide a faster, more spectator-friendly alternative to Test cricket. In India, ODI cricket gained phenomenal popularity after the nation's historic victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, making the sport a unifying cultural force. ODIs are played as bilateral series, triangular tournaments, and multi-nation events like the ICC Cricket World Cup and the Champions Trophy. The format is governed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is a regular feature on sports channels and digital platforms across India. It combines strategy, skill, and endurance, often lasting around eight hours. For competitive exams like the SSC, UPSC, or banking exams, questions on sports terminology and the history of Indian cricket frequently refer to the ODI format, making it a useful static GK topic.
ODI का फुल फॉर्म
एक दिवसीय अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
Example
The Indian cricket team is scheduled to play a five-match ODI series against Australia next month.
ODI — frequently asked questions
What is the full form of ODI?
The full form of ODI is One Day International. It is a format of cricket with each team playing a maximum of 50 overs per innings.
How many overs are played in an ODI match?
In a standard One Day International (ODI) match, each team bowls a maximum of 50 overs for one innings, making it a total of 100 overs in a match.
Which team won the first Cricket World Cup in ODI format?
The first ICC Cricket World Cup, an ODI tournament, was won by the West Indies in 1975. India won its first ODI World Cup in 1983 under Kapil Dev's captaincy.