Formats of Cricket
7 conceptsTest, ODI, T20 — understanding the three international formats and how they differ.
Test Cricket
beginnerFive days, two innings each — the oldest and most demanding format.
One Day Internationals
beginner50 overs per side, one day — the format that globalized cricket.
T20 Cricket
beginnerTwenty overs, three hours — the explosive format that changed everything.
Test vs ODI vs T20
intermediateHow the three formats demand different skills, tactics, and temperaments.
Franchise Leagues
beginnerIPL, BBL, PSL, The Hundred — how domestic T20 leagues reshaped cricket.
ICC Tournaments
beginnerWorld Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, WTC — the pinnacle events.
Playing Conditions
intermediateHow rules differ between formats — powerplays, fielding restrictions, free hits.