A draw is the natural result of a cricket match. If a team fails to score the required runs, they may lose a match. This is a common result at international One-day matches. Draws are not always equal. Here are some scenarios where a draw might occur.
Test match draw
A Test match is the longest format of cricket. A Test match usually lasts five days. Test matches used to last for five days in the early days. England and South Africa met in their first test match in 1877. In that game, England chased down a target of 696. England was at 654/5 before the match was called.
One day international match draw
One Day International matches can be drawn for a number of 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.
One-day international match tie
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. To ensure a draw, each team must score at least four runs within the first five deliveries.
Test match tie
A Test match in cricket is a series of six overs or more that ends without a winner. In the event of a tie the governing body has the option to introduce super overs or other methods of determining who the winner is. These situations are where the betting odds for the match are based upon the likelihood of each team winning. Test match draws or ties occur once every 1,200.
T20 match tie
There have been numerous instances when a T20 match has ended in a tie. Twenty20 International Cricket has seen at least eight such instances and many T20 league matches have ended in a tie. Luckily, there are ways to break a T20 match tie.