One-day cricket match is a game of cricket between two teams. Each team plays 50 overs. It can take up to six hours and last as long as two hours. Test cricket, on the other hand, is played over three or five days. The rules that govern cricket's play within a time limit are what gives rise to the term ODI.
The ICC determines which ODI teams have ODI status
International Cricket Council (ICC), determines ODI status. ODIs include matches played according to one-day cricket standards. The ICC considers a match to be ODI if it involves a team that has never played in a Test match. Three nations have achieved permanent ODI status - Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands - after they won the ICC Trophy in 2005. Afghanistan was fifth in the ICC World Cup Qualifier in 2009. Another country that achieved ODI status was Afghanistan.
Based on ODI ratings the ICC determines who teams have ODIP status. Those with ODI ratings will be able to play in ODI-level leagues. However, games outside of the league will not count towards a team’s ODI ranking. The ICC has not tried to reorganize ODI league qualifiers, although some people have suggested that the qualifier for the Women's World Cup be held before the men's competition.
Rules of the ICC regarding playing cricket within the specified time
The ICC has introduced a new set of rules for T20I cricket matches. New rules state that the fielding side must either use four fielders beyond the inner circle or lose a player. This penalty was introduced to punish the fielding side. India and Pakistan were penalised after allowing an extra player to enter the 30-yard zone after 17 overs.
These new rules will go into effect October 1. The ICC Chief Executives Committee headed by Sourav Ganguly approved them. They will introduce many changes that will make playing conditions safer and more enjoyable for everyone. The new laws also prohibit the throwing of the ball by the bowler before a delivery is made. Before, the bowler could throw the ball as a last resort to run-out the striker.
Duckworth–Lewis method used for calculating the results
Duckworth-Lewis is a statistical method for calculating one-day cricket match scores. This model calculates the average team's resources and predicts ODI match results. Tony Lewis and Frank Duckworth designed this model.
If Team 1 scores 268 runs in 50 runs but loses 6 wickets, then Duckworth-Lewis would award the first team a 28 run win. This scenario would also apply if the other team were to bat. If a team scores 229 runs in 45 overs, it would have a greater chance of winning, but the second team would still have the chance to win the game.
Women's one-day international cricket format
ODIs is one of two main formats in international cricket. While the men’s version has been around for a long time, it is still relatively new to women's cricket. Although both formats have the same rules, minor differences can be observed. The men's game is usually played over one or two consecutive days. The women's format is played for a longer time, usually between three and five working days.