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What is the difference between Test, ODI and T20I cricket?

A clear comparison of the three international formats, innings structure, time and scoring context.

Tests give each side two innings and can run for up to five days. ODIs give each side one innings of up to 50 overs. T20Is give each side one innings of up to 20 overs. The shorter formats make each delivery more scarce; comparing a rate or total without its format and workload can mislead.

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This answer is generated from Cricket Wicket’s validated international dataset. Career figures and available scorecard figures are kept as separate layers; see the methodology page for definitions and coverage dates.