Ricky Ponting is among the most prolific run scorers of all time in ODI cricket. (BCCI Photo)“As the months go by and the years go by and more and more T20 cricket is being played and more franchises and franchise tournaments are starting around the world, it’s more and more likely that 50-over cricket is probably going to be played less. It’s inevitable, which I’m not a huge fan of, to be honest,” Ponting told PTI.
Ponting was in the generation that played through the peak of ODI cricket, with T20s appearing only towards the time when he was in the twlight of his career. He is Australia’s record highest run scorer, and fourth highest of all time, in ODIs, having made 13,704 runs in 375 matches with 30 centuries and 82 half-centuries.
Between January 2021 and January of this year, among India, England, and Australia, it is India who have played the most ODIs, with 82 matches. England and Australia have played 68 and 64 ODIs, respectively. Outside the Big 3, South Africa have featured in 72 matches while New Zealand played 75.
By contrast, T20Is have steadily increased, often outnumbering ODIs outside World Cup years. Since January 1, 2021, India have played 126 T20Is. England and Australia have played an equal number of matches (88). South Africa have played 73, while New Zealand have featured in 109 T20Is.
