A draw is a natural outcome of a cricket match. A team that fails to score the required run total may lose a match. This is a common result in One day international matches. However, not all draws are created equal. These are some instances where a draw is possible.
Test match draw
In cricket, a Test match is the longest format. Typically, a Test match will last for five days. However, in the early days, Test matches were shorter. The first Test match was played between England and South Africa in 1877. England chased down 696 as the target in that game. England was on 654/5 at the end of the match.
One day international match draw
One Day International matches may be drawn for many reasons. These matches are generally shorter than the standard 50-over format and can be close and unpredictable. Generally, the ties are settled the same way as 50-over ties, but different competitions may use different tie-settling methods.
International match tie on one day
If both sides fail to score runs in a match, international matches can be deemed draws. This means that each team must bat for their entire innings in limited overs cricket. Each team must score 4 runs in the first 5 deliveries of each innings to make the match drawable.
Test match tie
A Test match is an over-all cricket series consisting of six or more matches that end without a winner. If there is a tie, the governing authority can use super overs to determine the winner. In these situations, the betting odds for the match will be based on the odds of each team being successful. Once every 1,200 matches, there is a tie or draw in a test match.
T20 match tie
T20 matches often end in a tie. Twenty20 International Cricket has had at least eight of such situations, while many T20 league matches have ended as a tie. There are ways to end a T20 match tie.