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Test match, ODI and Twenty20 matches how many

For a full test member like Bangladesh, how many matches in maximum should they play meaning for example, I have seen that some ODI matches are consisting of three games, three games or five for Twenty20 matches? Donmust90 (talk) 02:45, 13 May 2018 (UTC)Donmust90Donmust90 (talk) 02:45, 13 May 2018 (UTC)

I assume you mean how many matches they play against another side for each format on a bilateral tour? It used to be prescribed the ICC's Future Tours Programme, but that's now just a guide as to when the series will take place. Usually, an odd number of matches for ODIs/T20Is takes place, to allow for a winner (not counting no results, or ties). It's down to the two cricket boards involved as to how many fixtures take place in the time given. They might agree to scrap a Test match, in favour of adding one or two more limited-over matches. Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 09:34, 14 May 2018 (UTC)