5 Changes in ODI cricket since World Cup 2015
The ODI format has grown leaps and bounds since the last World Cup and some of the changes will determine the fate of the teams in this edition.
3. 450-run totals no more a mental barrier:
Over the years the batsmen have evolved with their shot-making skills, the pitches are flatter, two new balls are used at both ends and it has transpired into big scores in the ODI format. Formerly 300 was considered a good team total but now it a par score for even the lower ranked teams.
In the 2015 World Cup, there were 2 instances when the side scored above 400 in 50 overs, and both the times South Africa was the batting side. Even the Windies scored above 350 in one of their ties but now 350 is not a safe score in this format.
After the last edition of the championship, the teams have scaled the 300-run mark regularly and despite that, have lost matches. The 400-run mark has turned into a minor hurdle as the teams have crossed it 5 times in the last 4 years. Talking about the 350-mark, it has been conquered 52 times which is quite astounding, and the trend is likely to continue this World Cup.
This time the fans are in for a batting feast as England is the destination where the barrier of 400 has been breached 3 times. In fact, ECB has also made arrangements to accommodate 500+ totals on fan’s scorecard during the World Cup.
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