Multiple choice general knowledge When were the no. of overs reduced from 60 to 50 per innings? 1983 1987 1988 1992 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation ODI cricket reduced overs from 60 to 50 in 1987. This change made matches more television-friendly and reduced playing time. The 1987 World Cup was the first with 50 overs per innings.