ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s One-Day International World Cup 2023 is set to take place in India in October and November. For the first time in the competition’s history, the whole tournament will be hosted by India this year, with matches spread over 13 venues. The 2023 ODI World Cup is scheduled to begin on October 5 and end on November 19, and the final is expected to take place in Ahmedabad, in the world’s largest cricket stadium.
Here is everything you need to know about the World Cup 2023 Schedule:
- Ahmedabad to host India vs Pakistan: The ICC One-Day International World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan has been scheduled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This will be the first meeting between the two arch-rivals on Indian soil since 2016.
World Cup 2023 Schedule: Epic India vs Pakistan Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium, Full Details Here
- BCCI to make 50-over WC schedule official: After the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023) is over, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will make the 50-over WC schedule official during a grand launch.
- Venues for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Delhi, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot, and Mumbai are among the cities on the World Cup shortlist. During the 46-day event, 48 matches will be played, including three knockout rounds.
World Cup 2023 Schedule: Epic India vs Pakistan Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium, Full Details Here
- Locations of India’s matches: Only seven of the aforementioned locations will actually host league games in India. If India makes it to the final, Ahmedabad might be the only place where they play two games.
- Pakistan’s venues: Pakistan may end up playing most of their matches in Bengaluru and Chennai for security reasons. Eden Gardens in Kolkata is another potential location.
- World Cup 2023 Schedule: Epic India vs Pakistan Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium, Full Details Here
- Bangladesh’s venues: Most of Bangladesh’s games might possibly be held in Kolkata and Guwahati to make travel easier for supporters from the neighboring nation.
- BCCI’s request for venues: The BCCI has requested that matches against Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa be played at stadiums that support spinners. The Indian team prefers slow pitches because it wants to enhance the alleged home advantage.
- Upgrades to stadiums: The BCCI has earmarked more than Rs 500 crore to upgrade stadiums across the country before the 50-over World Cup. The board will be upgrading its infrastructure, with clean toilets, easy access, and clean seats being the top priorities after recent criticism over the condition of stadiums.
World Cup 2023 Schedule: Epic India vs Pakistan Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium, Full Details Here
- Monsoon season and southern regions: The BCCI intends to end the matches in the southern regions of the country before the first week of November because October and November are the monsoon season.
- Consultation with Indian team management: Apart from the match against Pakistan, the BCCI also spoke with the management of the Indian squad and asked its recommendations for the venues. The Indian team requested that matches against Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa be played at stadiums that support spinners.
World Cup 2023 Schedule: Epic India vs Pakistan Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium, Full Details Here
The 2023 ODI World Cup promises to be an exciting event with several top teams competing against each other. With the schedule now finalized, cricket fans can start planning their trips to watch their favorite teams and players in action.
