Multiple choice general knowledge sports

When was the first ever One Day match played?

  1. 5th Fenruary, 1971

  2. 5th January, 1972

  3. 5th January, 1973

  4. 5th January, 1971
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Explanation

The first ever One Day International (ODI) cricket match was played on 5th January 1971 between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This match was arranged after a Test match was abandoned due to rain. England won this inaugural ODI by 4 wickets. The date and year are historically significant in cricket's evolution beyond Test matches.

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