When and where did the first ODI Played?

Question

When and where did the first ODI Played?

Answer 1

The first ODI was played on 5 January 1971 between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Answer 2

First One Day International was played in Melbourne between Australia and England on 7th January 1971. It was a 40 overs match. Australia won the toss and send England to bat first. England made 190 all out in 39.4 overs top scorer being English opener JH Edrich(82). Australia chased the target easily in 34.6 overs(8 ball over) with 5 wickets intact . Man of Match was given to JH Edrich for being the top scorer of the match.

Answer 3

1971 at the MCG, played because so much of the test match was washed out so that the fans could get some value from there tickets