According to a new report by ESPNcricinfo, the International Cricket Council (ICC) could revive the ODI Super League in an effort to rejuvenate the format on a global scale.
Ever since the debut of T20 cricket, the 50-over format appears to gradually be losing relevance outsid of ICC tournaments. However, something like this Super League might turn things around.
The said report quoted an (unnamed) administrator stating this:
“The Super League could help revitalise the 50-over format. Maybe the problem is not that the format is necessarily dead, it’s finding the proper structure.”
But what exactly is the ODI Super League? Here’s what you need to know.
ODI Super League Explained
The ODI Super League was only played once, after the 2019 ICC World Cup. It involved 12 teams (all full ICC Member nations), along with the Netherlands.
Each participating team was supposed to play eight out of the 12 possible opponents in a three-match bilateral series. Four of these series would be played at home, and four away from home.
The top 7 teams from the ODI Super League table would be guaranteed qualification to the next ICC World Cup, whereas the rest would have to play a qualification round to ensure a spot.
This provided more context, and arguably, a more exciting build-up to the coveted quadrennial 50-over tournament, but was unfortunately scrapped after its first and only edition.
While its revival was reportedly discussed, nothing has been announced officiall as of yet. Additionally, even if the ODI Super League gets revived, it will likely only come into play after 2027 ICC World Cup.
India ODI Schedule Till ICC World Cup 2027
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the following bilaterial ODI series for India leading up to the next World Cup so far:
India vs South Africa – Starts November 30, 2025
India vs New Zealand – Starts January 11, 2026
India vs Afghanistan – June 2026
India vs England – July 2026
India vs West Indies – Starts September 2026
India vs New Zealand – Starts October 2026
India vs Sri Lanka – December 2026
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