Buckle up, cricket aficionados! The Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to embark upon its dazzling journey on October 5. The battleground? Ahmedabad’s sprawling Narendra Modi Stadium, where reigning victors, England, will lock horns with New Zealand, the very team they edged past in the previous saga. And if that’s not electrifying enough, circle October 14 on your calendars! The same venue witnesses the epic duel of India and Pakistan. The crescendo peaks with the grand finale on November 19, preceded by the semifinal rhapsodies in the iconic Wankhede of Mumbai and Eden Gardens of Kolkata on the 15th and 16th.
So, where’s the game playing out? Across a tapestry of 10 majestic venues, as this flagship fiesta graces India for the fourth jubilant time since the heroic 2011 triumph. The venues? From the bustling streets of Chennai, Delhi, Pune, Dharamsala, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru to Ahmedabad’s echoing arenas. Yet, a curveball! The iconic Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, boasting a colossal 55,000 capacity and a rich legacy, remains conspicuously absent from the league fixtures. Reserve days? Yes, even the semis get them.
Fasten your seat belts, for here’s a tantalizing tidbit: Eight juggernauts clinched their spots, while the remaining duo danced their way through the qualifiers. The drill? A relentless round-robin – each titan clashing with the other nine, aiming for that coveted top-four berth. But before the storm? A serene prelude from September 29 to October 3 in Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, and Hyderabad.
Dive into the narrative, and you’ll find Rohit Sharma’s battalion launching against Australia’s fiery brigade on October 8 in Chennai. Yet, lurking in the shadows are New Zealand and England, the very entities who tainted India’s 2019 run. Ah, the bittersweet memories of Edgbaston and Manchester…
A twist in the tale, though! A mere fortnight ago, we were gifted a different date-list. Initial murmurs hinted at an unveiling alongside the World Test Championship final, only to be overshadowed by India and Australia’s captivating clash at The Oval. Whispers in the corridors hinted at Pakistan’s appeal to reschedule their Bengaluru and Chennai battles. BCCI’s response? The calendar narrates the tale.
For history buffs, 2019’s fixture-list made its grand appearance a staggering year ahead of the English carnival, leaving this year’s muted revelry a perplexing enigma. The cards remained close to ICC’s chest, and BCCI, intriguingly, played along.
World Cup Schedule
Matches | Date | Time | Venue |
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ENGLAND vs NEW ZEALAND | Thur Oct 5, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
PAKISTAN vs NETHERLANDS | Fri Oct 6, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Hyderabad |
BANGLADESH vs AFGHANISTAN | Sat Oct 7, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Dharamsala |
SOUTH AFRICA vs SRI LANKA | Sat Oct 7, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Delhi |
INDIA vs AUSTRALIA | Sun Oct 8, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Chennai |
NEW ZEALAND vs NETHERLANDS | Mon Oct 9, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Hyderabad |
ENGLAND vs BANGLADESH | Tue Oct 10, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Dharamsala |
PAKISTAN vs SRI LANKA | Tue Oct 10, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Hyderabad |
INDIA vs AFGHANISTAN | Wed Oct 11, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Delhi |
AUSTRALIA vs SOUTH AFRICA | Thur Oct 12, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Lucknow |
NEW ZEALAND vs BANGLADESH | Fri Oct 13, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Chennai |
INDIA vs PAKISTAN | Sat Oct 14, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
ENGLAND vs AFGHANISTAN | Sun Oct 15, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Delhi |
AUSTRALIA vs SRI LANKA | Mon Oct 16, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Lucknow |
SOUTH AFRICA vs NETHERLANDS | Tue Oct 17, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Dharamsala |
NEW ZEALAND vs AFGHANISTAN | Wed Oct 18, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Chennai |
INDIA vs BANGLADESH | Thur Oct 19, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Pune |
AUSTRALIA vs PAKISTAN | Fri Oct 20, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Bengaluru |
NETHERLANDS vs SRI LANKA | Sat Oct 21, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Lucknow |
ENGLAND vs SOUTH AFRICA | Sat Oct 21, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Mumbai |
INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND | Sun Oct 22, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Dharamsala |
PAKISTAN vs AFGHANISTAN | Mon Oct 23, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Chennai |
SOUTH AFRICA vs BANGLADESH | Tue Oct 24, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Mumbai |
AUSTRALIA vs NETHERLANDS | Wed Oct 25, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Delhi |
ENGLAND vs SRI LANKA | Thur Oct 26, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Bengaluru |
PAKISTAN vs SOUTH AFRICA | Fri Oct 27, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Chennai |
AUSTRALIA vs NEW ZEALAND | Sat Oct 28, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Dharamsala |
NETHERLANDS vs BANGLADESH | Sat Oct 28, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Kolkata |
INDIA vs ENGLAND | Sun Oct 29, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Lucknow |
AFGHANISTAN vs SRI LANKA | Mon Oct 30, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Pune |
PAKISTAN vs BANGLADESH | Tue Oct 31, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Kolkata |
NEW ZEALAND vs SOUTH AFRICA | Wed Nov 1, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Pune |
INDIA vs SRI LANKA | Thur Nov 2, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Mumbai |
NETHERLANDS vs AFGHANISTAN | Fri Nov 3, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Lucknow |
NEW ZEALAND vs PAKISTAN | Sat Nov 4, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Bengaluru |
ENGLAND vs AUSTRALIA | Sat Nov 4, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
INDIA vs SOUTH AFRICA | Sun Nov 5, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Kolkata |
BANGLADESH vs SRI LANKA | Mon Nov 6, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Delhi |
AUSTRALIA vs AFGHANISTAN | Tue Nov 7, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Mumbai |
ENGLAND vs NETHERLANDS | Wed Nov 8, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Pune |
NEW ZEALAND vs SRI LANKA | Thur Nov 9, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Bengaluru |
SOUTH AFRICA vs AFGHANISTAN | Fri Nov 10, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
AUSTRALIA vs BANGLADESH | Sat Nov 11, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Pune |
ENGLAND vs PAKISTAN | Sat Nov 11, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Kolkata |
INDIA vs NETHERLANDS | Sun Nov 12, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Bengaluru |
T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | Wed Nov 15, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Mumbai |
T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | Thur Nov 16, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Kolkata |
T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | Sun Nov 19, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
Event | Schedule | Host |
2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier | 18 June – 9 July 2023 | Zimbabwe |
2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup | 5 Oct – 19 Nov 2023 | India |
- Where is World Cup 2023 schedule?
The official schedule for any ICC event in India, including the World Cup, is typically announced and published on the International Cricket Council (ICC) website. Additionally, many sports news websites and apps will also cover the schedule in detail. - Who will host 2023 World Cup?
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be hosted by India. - Is Virat Kohli in World Cup 2023?
As of my last update in January 2022, the squads for the 2023 World Cup had not been officially announced. Virat Kohli has been a key player for India, but the final decision rests with the selectors and could be based on form and fitness closer to the tournament. - Is India qualified for ODI World Cup 2023?
Yes, India, being the host nation, automatically qualifies for the 2023 ODI World Cup. - Is India out of World Cup 2023 cricket?
Since the World Cup 2023 has not taken place at my last update in January 2022, we cannot determine India’s performance or status in the tournament. - Is Pakistan team coming to India?
If Pakistan qualifies and chooses to participate in the 2023 World Cup, they will be coming to India, as India is the host nation. - Are Pakistani fans allowed in World Cup 2023?
Visa and travel regulations, as well as tournament-specific policies, will determine this. The decision will likely involve both cricketing authorities and government decisions closer to the event. - Which team reached India for World Cup?
As of my last update in January 2022, the tournament had not started. The teams that qualify and decide to participate will arrive in India for the 2023 World Cup. - Who are the Pakistan squad for World Cup 2023?
The squads for the 2023 World Cup had not been officially announced as of January 2022. When they are announced, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will release the squad details. - How many teams will play in 2023 cricket World Cup?
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is set to feature 10 teams. - Where is the next World Cup cricket?
The next Cricket World Cup after 2023 would be in 2027. As of my last update in January 2022, the host for the 2027 World Cup had not been officially announced.