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Cricket changes every 10 years and now half into third decade of 21st century, ODI is already being played negligible compared to yester years:
1970s:
- First ODI: 1971
- Number of ODIs: Around 38 ODIs were played in this decade. The format was still in its infancy, with limited series and tournaments.
1980s:
- Number of ODIs: Approximately bODIs. The format gained popularity and became more established, with more teams and series taking place.
1990s:
- Number of ODIs: Around 1000 ODIs. The 1990s saw an explosion of ODIs with the rise of global tournaments, especially the Cricket World Cup (1992 and 1996).
2000s:
- Number of ODIs: Approximately 1500 ODIs. The frequency of series increased, and the ICC Champions Trophy and other tournaments started to become regular fixtures.
2010s:
- Number of ODIs: Around 1800 ODIs. ODIs became more regular, with series and global events such as the ICC World Cup (2011 and 2015), and the emergence of smaller series between more nations.
2020s (up until 2025):
- Number of ODIs: Around 400-450 ODIs (as of 2025). The number of ODIs has started to stabilize, with fewer bilateral series due to the rise in popularity of T20 cricket and global events like the ICC World Cup (2019) and the ongoing importance of leagues like the IPL.
How ODI are being played has changed to 10-20 overs individual parts.
Looks like the era of Triangular/Quadrangular series may come back owing to better viewership and better revenue sharing.
T20s is becoming fun due to lot of battle changes every 2-3 balls. Withing this decade, we may see few teams becoming strong in T20.
Afghanistan already becoming competitive. Nepal, Uganda, PNG coming into international tournaments.