The first ever ODI (One Day International) match was played between Australia and England on 5th January 1971 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia. Note that this was 40 overs a side match.
Brief Match Stats: Australia won the toss and invited England to bat first. The English side were bowled out for a score of 190 in 39.4 overs. John Edrich top scored for England with 82 runs. Australia chased down the target in 34.6 overs and won the match by 5 wickets.
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