The excitement is palpable in the cricketing world as the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 inches closer. Teams from across the globe are gearing up for the mega event, and what better way to get in the groove than through intense warm-up matches.
Let’s have a look at the key details Warm Up Matches of Cricket World Cup 2023
Warm Up Matches Schedule
The warm-up games are scheduled from September 29 to October 3. All 10 matches will be day-night encounters.
| Date | Day | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | City | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29 | Friday | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | Guwahati | 2:00 PM |
| Sep 29 | Friday | South Africa | Afghanistan | Greenfield International Stadium | Thiruvananthapuram | 2:00 PM |
| Sep 29 | Friday | New Zealand | Pakistan | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
| Sep 30 | Saturday | India | England | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | Guwahati | 2:00 PM |
| Sep 30 | Saturday | Australia | Netherlands | Greenfield International Stadium | Thiruvananthapuram | 2:00 PM |
| Oct 2 | Monday | England | Bangladesh | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | Guwahati | 2:00 PM |
| Oct 2 | Monday | New Zealand | South Africa | Greenfield International Stadium | Thiruvananthapuram | 2:00 PM |
| Oct 3 | Tuesday | India | Netherlands | Greenfield International Stadium | Thiruvananthapuram | 2:00 PM |
| Oct 3 | Tuesday | Pakistan | Australia | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
| Oct 3 | Tuesday | Afghanistan | Sri Lanka | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | Guwahati |
Day 1 of Warm Ups
- Pakistan faced New Zealand. NZ posted 189/2 in 29.2 overs.
- Kane Williamson scored a brilliant half-century and retired due to fitness concerns.
- Rachin Ravindra shone with a quickfire fifty.
Day 2 of Warm Ups
- Sri Lanka posted 263 against Bangladesh, with Pathum Nisanka and Dhananjaya de Silva scoring fifties.
- In the Pakistan vs. New Zealand match, Mohammad Rizwan retired after a sensational century.
Day 3 of Warm Ups
- Babar Azam showcased his class with a well-crafted 80 off 84 balls for Pakistan.
- Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra initiated New Zealand’s chase.
Day 4 of Warm-Ups
- Rachin Ravindra and Ish Sodhi bowled in tandem for New Zealand.
- Bangladesh and Sri Lanka faced off in their warm-up clash.
These warm-up games precede the official start of the ODI World Cup on October 5. India’s campaign begins on October 8, with a clash against Australia.
Complete Warm-Up Schedule
- September 29, 2023: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka, South Africa vs. Afghanistan, New Zealand vs. Pakistan.
- September 30, 2023: India vs. England, Australia vs. Netherlands.
- October 2, 2023: England vs. Bangladesh, New Zealand vs. South Africa.
- October 3, 2023: Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka, India vs. Netherlands, Pakistan vs. Australia.
All warm-up matches kick off at 2:00 PM IST
Where to Watch
- In India, Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar will broadcast the matches.
- For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports Cricket will have you covered.
- Other countries will also have various broadcasting channels for the matches.
As the cricketing world braces for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, the warm-up matches provide a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come. Teams are honing their skills, and fans are eagerly waiting for the grand event to commence on October 5. Stay tuned for electrifying clashes and memorable moments as the cricket extravaganza unfolds!
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