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India's first-ever ODI appearance: Venue of debut one-day international. Where did India play its first One Day International (ODI) match? Choose the correct venue/city.

Difficulty: Easy

Headingley, Leeds
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Lords, London
Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad

Correct Answer: Headingley, Leeds

Explanation:

Topic: India's ODI milestones

Given data

Identify the venue of India's first-ever ODI.

Concept/Approach
India's ODI debut came in 1974 against England at Headingley, Leeds.

Reasoning
Not in India; debut was on England tour → Headingley, Leeds.

Common pitfalls

Assuming the first ODI was at a famous Indian ground like Eden Gardens or Wankhede.

Final Answer
Headingley, Leeds

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