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The first ODI (One Day International) cricket match was played in 1971 between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This was after a rained-out Test match led to the innovation of a one-day format with 40 overs per side.

Australia holds the record for most consecutive ODI victories with 21 wins under Ricky Ponting's captaincy. This streak was achieved between 2002-2003 and remained unbroken for many years. The number 21 is well-documented in cricket records.

Bangladesh holds the record for most consecutive ODI defeats with 23 losses between 1986-1998. During their early years in international cricket, Bangladesh struggled significantly before becoming a competitive team. This record stood as a testament to their difficult initial phase in ODI cricket.

According to the Laws of Cricket, a captain can nominate up to 4 substitute players before the start of a Test match. These substitutes are only allowed to field and cannot bat, bowl, or keep wicket unless substituting for a concussed player under specific protocols.

Vikram (1986) is a landmark Tamil film starring Kamal Haasan in a dual role, directed by Kamal Haasan himself. It was one of the highest-budget Indian films at the time and featured Kamal in multiple makeovers.

The West Indies won the first Cricket World Cup in 1975, defeating Australia in the final at Lord's. This established the West Indies as the dominant team in early ODI cricket history.

Australia won the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, defeating India in the final played in Johannesburg. This was Australia's second consecutive World Cup victory.

Sri Lanka won the 1996 ICC Cricket World Cup, defeating Australia in the final in Lahore. This was a remarkable achievement as Sri Lanka was co-hosting the tournament and was considered an underdog.

India won its first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1983 by defeating the West Indies in the final at Lord's. They won their second title in 2011. 1986 and 1996 were tournament years where other nations won, and 2007 was the year India won the inaugural T20 World Cup.