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In which year did India make its One-Day International (ODI) debut?
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Answer: Option C — 1974
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India played its first One-Day International (ODI) against England on 13 July 1974 at Headingley, Leeds, England. The match was 55 overs per side. India was captained by Ajit Wadekar, and England won by four wickets. India's first ODI win came in the first World Cup in 1975, against East Africa.
About the first ODI:
The world's first ODI was played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 5 January 1971. It was organised after the first three days of a Test match were washed out by rain, so the officials arranged a 40-over (8-ball overs) one-day match instead.
India's ODI milestones:
- 1975: India won its first ODI against East Africa in the first World Cup.
- 1983: India won the World Cup under Kapil Dev, beating the West Indies at Lord's.
- 1985: India won the World Championship of Cricket in Australia under Sunil Gavaskar.
- 2002: India won the NatWest Series final at Lord's.
- 2010: Sachin Tendulkar scored the first double century in ODI cricket (200 not out against South Africa at Gwalior).
2011: India won its second World Cup under M. S. Dhoni.
2013 and 2025: India won the ICC Champions Trophy.
2014: Rohit Sharma scored 264, the highest individual score in ODIs, against Sri Lanka at Kolkata.
ODI format:
- Each team bats for a maximum of 50 overs (reduced from 60 in 1987).
- A bowler can bowl a maximum of 10 overs.
- Powerplays restrict the number of fielders outside the 30-yard circle.
- Coloured clothing, white balls and day-night matches became common after 1992 World Series Cricket influence.
Why not the other options?
- ✗1971 is the year of the world's first ODI (Australia vs England, Melbourne).
- ✗1975 is when India won its first ODI, in the World Cup.
- ✗1983 is when India won the World Cup.
Quick tip
Remember: India's first ODI = 13 July 1974 vs England at Headingley (captain Ajit Wadekar); world's first ODI = 5 January 1971 (Melbourne); first ODI double century = Sachin (2010); highest score = Rohit 264.
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