In a One Day International (ODI) cricket match, the innings break typically lasts around 40 to 45 minutes. This break occurs between the two innings when the teams switch roles from batting to fielding or vice versa
. The standard timing breakdown for an ODI match is approximately:
- First innings: about 3 hours and 20 minutes (50 overs)
- Innings break: 40 to 45 minutes
- Second innings: about 3 hours and 20 minutes (50 overs)
This innings break duration can be shortened if there are delays in the first innings to ensure the match finishes on time. For example, if up to 60 minutes are lost in the first innings, the break may be reduced to 30 minutes; if more time is lost, the break can be further shortened to 20 or even 10 minutes
. In summary, the usual innings break in ODI cricket is about 40-45 minutes, but it is flexible depending on match circumstances
