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ODI Cricket Betting Odds & Markets
ODI Betting, Markets & Odds at talkSPORT BET
Since its introduction in the 1970s, ODI has grown rapidly. It bridges the run-fest of T20 cricket with the pragmatic approach taken by most teams in test matches.
So, join us as we explain how to bet on ODI cricket at talkSPORT BET and discover some tournaments and markets you can bet on throughout the cricket season.
What is an ODI in cricket?
As the name suggests, a one-day international (ODI) cricket match is played over one day. Each team bats for a maximum of 50 overs, and the team with the most runs wins at the end of the day.
ODIs are also known as the white-ball form of cricket, which contrasts with red-ball test matches, which usually occur over five days.
This format of cricket has become increasingly popular in the past decade, with fans drawn to the same-day conclusion rather than the longer format of test matches.
An ODI is the mid-length format of cricket, sandwiched between test matches that take several days and T-20 matches, usually concluded within a few hours.
National teams play ODI cricket, but several high-profile domestic contests worldwide follow the 50-over format. The most prominent ODI tournament in world cricket is undoubtedly the ICC World Cup, contested every four years.
ODI Format & Scoring
England and Australia contested the first ODI cricket match in January 1971 at the MCC. It was the birth of an extremely popular game format, though, at the time, it was seen as a short-term solution to a weather-affected Ashes test.
One of the reasons for the popularity of ODI cricket is that it’s much easier to understand than the longer format of the game. Over one day (usually 5-8 hours of play), each team bats and fields once.
The game begins with the toss of a coin. The captain who wins the toss decides whether to bat or field first. If the captain elects to bat, his team takes to the crease for a maximum of 50 overs.
The objective is for the team to score as many runs as possible in those 50 overs. This often results in higher-scoring games than we see in test matches, with more incentive for players to take riskier boundary shots as the game progresses.
The team in the field may limit the batting team’s scoring potential by taking wickets. If they take ten wickets before the 50 overs are bowled, the batting team is all out, and the teams switch positions.
The winning team is the side with the most runs at the close of play. The game will finish early if the second team to bat reaches its target with overs and wickets to spare.
ODI Rankings & Competitions
The ICC maintains and updates the ODI rankings, as it does test cricket. However, unlike test cricket, ODI teams don’t contest an ongoing championship, focusing instead on qualifying for the World Cup.
Still, the top-rated test teams tend to do well in the ODI format, with the leading cricket nations situated in the top ten of each format. As of January 2025, here’s the top ten ranked ODI nations in the world:
Position | Nation | ODI Points |
1 | India | 5,298 (from 45 matches) |
2 | Australia | 4,731 (from 42 matches) |
3 | Pakistan | 3,869 (from 35 matches) |
4 | South Africa | 3,981 (from 39 matches) |
5 | New Zealand | 3,783 (from 38 matches) |
6 | Sri Lanka | 5,630 (from 58 matches) |
7 | England | 3,364 (from 36 matches) |
8 | Afghanistan | 3,365 (from 39 matches) |
9 | Bangladesh | 3,730 (from 46 matches) |
10 | West Indies | 3,185 (from 41 matches) |
Below are details of some of the major ODI cricket events on the calendar:
- The World Cup: Hosted every four years, the ODI Cricket World Cup is one of the biggest events on the cricket calendar. Australia are the current champions after securing their sixth title in 2023 in India. South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will host the next World Cup in 2027.
- The Asia Cup: This biennial cricket competition, organised by the Asian Cricket Council, alternates between the ODI and T20 formats. India is the current Asia Cup champions, having won eight titles since 1984.
Each nation also hosts its own domestic trophies, which are one-off 50-over events that attract lots of fans each year:
- England: Royal London One-Day Cup
- India: Vijay Hazare Trophy
- New Zealand: The Ford Trophy
- Pakistan: The Pakistan Cup
- South Africa: CSA One-Day Cup
- Zimbabwe: Pro50 Championship
How to Bet on ODI Matches at talkSPORT BET
You can bet on all major ODI tournaments, like the World Cup, at talkSPORT BET. We also offer extensive markets and competitive odds for limited-overs series involving England and all other top-ranked ODI teams worldwide.
ODI series run throughout the season, so be sure to check for our latest cricket odds to bet on the biggest and best tournaments. Here are some of your betting options ahead of ODI cricket matches at talkSPORT BET:
- Match winner: You can bet on the team you think will win the ODI after all 50 overs have been bowled.
- Outright winner: If you’re betting on an ODI tournament like the World Cup, you can bet on the team you think will win the tournament outright.
- Top batter: Bet on the player you think will score the most runs in an ODI match. India’s legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run-scorer in ODI World Cup history, with 2,278.
- Top bowler: You can also bet on the bowler you think will take the most wickets in an ODI match. Aussie Glenn McGrath is the World Cup ODI wicket-taking record holder, with 71 dismissals to his name.
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