Get ready cricket enthusiasts, because the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule is out! The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is all set to rock India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. With a total of 10 powerhouse teams competing, this cricket extravaganza promises thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. Let’s dive into the details!
India is already in as the host nation, along with other cricket giants like Afghanistan, Australia, England, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. These cricket titans have secured their spots through their impressive performance in the 2020-2023 ICC World Cup 2023 Super League. But hold on, there’s more excitement to come!
Wildcard Entries: Curious about the last two contenders? Well, they’re still in the mix! The ongoing World Cup Qualifiers happening in Zimbabwe will determine the final two teams to complete the lineup.
ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Venue |
Oct 8 | Australia | Chennai |
Oct 11 | Afghanistan | Delhi |
Oct 14 | Pakistan | Ahmedabad |
Oct 19 | Bangladesh | Pune |
Oct 22 | New Zealand | Dharamsala |
Oct 29 | England | Lucknow |
Nov 2 | Qualifier | Mumbai |
Nov 5 | South Africa | Kolkata |
Nov 11 | Qualifier | Bengaluru |
Now, let’s talk about some juicy updates in the schedule:
- India vs Pakistan Match: The much-awaited clash between India and Pakistan, originally slated for October 15, has been given a makeover. The ICC and BCCI have decided to shift the match by a day to October 14. This move was primarily to respect the start of the Navratri festival and ensure smoother security arrangements.
- Kick-off Extravaganza: The tournament will kick off on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. And guess what? The grand finale will also take place right there, promising an epic showdown on November 19.
- Battle Zones: As the competition heats up, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the first and second semi-finals respectively.
Here’s what you need to know about India’s journey in the tournament:
The round-robin format will have each team facing off once. The top four teams from this thrilling phase will move on to the semi-finals, setting the stage for an epic finale. India’s first match is against defending champs Australia on October 8 in Chennai. From there, our team will take on Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England, Qualifier 2, South Africa, and Qualifier 1. And brace yourselves, because the ultimate showdown is set for November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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Keep in mind that these dates might dance around a bit as the final schedule will be fine-tuned and released by the ICC as the tournament draws nearer. So, mark your calendars, gear up for heart-stopping cricket action, and let the countdown to ICC World Cup 2023 begin!”
ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule
Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
October 5 | England vs New Zealand | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
October 6 | Pakistan vs Qualifier 1 | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
October 7 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Dharamsala | 10:30 AM |
October 7 | South Africa vs Qualifier 2 | Delhi | 2:00 PM |
October 8 | India vs Australia | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
October 9 | New Zealand vs Qualifier 1 | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
October 10 | England vs Bangladesh | Dharamsala | 10:30 AM |
October 10 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
October 11 | India vs Afghanistan | Delhi | 2:00 PM |
October 12 | Pakistan vs Qualifier 2 | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
October 12 | Australia vs South Africa | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
October 13 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
October 14 | India vs Pakistan | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
October 15 | England vs Afghanistan | Delhi | 2.00 PM |
October 16 | Australia vs Qualifier 2 | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
October 17 | South Africa vs Qualifier 1 | Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
October 18 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
October 19 | India vs Bangladesh | Pune | 2:00 PM |
October 20 | Australia vs Pakistan | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
October 21 | England vs South Africa | Mumbai | 10:30 AM |
October 21 | Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2 | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
October 22 | India vs New Zealand | Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
October 23 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
October 24 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
October 25 | Australia vs Qualifier 1 | Delhi | 2:00 PM |
October 26 | England vs Qualifier 2 | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
October 27 | Pakistan vs South Africa | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
October 28 | Qualifier 1 vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 10:30 AM |
October 28 | Australia vs New Zealand | Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
October 29 | India vs England | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
October 30 | Afghanistan vs Qualifier 2 | Pune | 2:00 PM |
October 31 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
November 1 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Pune | 2:00 PM |
November 2 | India vs Qualifier 2 | Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
November 3 | Qualifier 1 vs Afghanistan | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
November 4 | England vs Australia | Ahmedabad | 10:30 AM |
November 4 | New Zealand vs Pakistan | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
November 5 | India vs South Africa | Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
November 6 | Bangladesh vs Qualifier 2 | Delhi | 2:00 PM |
November 7 | Australia vs Afghanistan | Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
November 8 | England vs Qualifier 1 | Pune | 2:00 PM |
November 9 | New Zealand vs Qualifier 2 | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
November 10 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
November 11 | India vs Qualifier 1 | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
November 11 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Pune | 2:00 PM |
November 12 | England vs Pakistan | Kolkata | 10:30 AM |
November 12 | India v Netherlands | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
November 15 | Semifinal 1 | Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
November 16 | Semifinal 2 | Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
November 19 | Final | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |