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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule Announced: Cricket Fever Set to Sweep India

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The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to kick off on October 5th. The tournament opener in Ahmedabad will see defending champions England taking on the runners-up of the last edition, New Zealand. As the cricketing extravaganza unfolds, fans can also look forward to the much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan clash, scheduled for October 14th at the magnificent Narendra Modi Stadium. This colossal stadium, which happens to be the largest cricket stadium in the world, will also host the final showdown on November 19th. Additionally, the two semi-finals will be held at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium and Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on November 15th and 16th, respectively.

For the fourth time in history, ODI cricket’s flagship tournament will make its way to India. The previous time the World Cup graced Indian shores was in 2011, a tournament etched in the memory of cricket fans as India clinched the trophy on home soil. As the tournament prepares for its return to India, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating a spectacle that promises to be even grander.

The 48 matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be dispersed across ten venues spanning the nation. India will host matches in Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Dharamsala, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and a second fixture in Ahmedabad. An interesting note is that the renowned Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, with a capacity of 55,000 spectators and a history of hosting five Tests, seven ODIs, and three T20Is, is the only historic international venue where India does not have a league match scheduled. Furthermore, both semi-finals will have a designated reserve day, ensuring that inclement weather doesn’t disrupt the thrilling matches.

In a format where every team plays the other nine in a round-robin style, the top four will secure their place in the semi-finals. Eight of the ten participating teams had already secured their spot in the tournament, while the remaining two teams earned their places through the World Cup Qualifiers. Prior to the start of the tournament, warm-up matches are scheduled from September 29th to October 3rd in Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, and Hyderabad, giving teams a chance to fine-tune their strategies and test their mettle.

For India, the journey begins on October 8th, as Rohit Sharma’s squad faces a formidable Australian team at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. Apart from Australia and Pakistan, India faces stiff competition from New Zealand in Dharamsala and England in Lucknow, the only two teams that defeated them in the 2019 World Cup. The clash against England holds particular significance as India lost their only league match against them four years ago at Edgbaston, followed by a heartbreaking exit in the semi-finals at Manchester, where New Zealand triumphed in a rain-affected match that stretched over 24 hours.

The revised schedule comes after an initial postponement of the announcement. The original schedule was supposed to be declared during the World Test Championship final but was delayed. The rescheduling was reportedly prompted by Pakistan’s request to change the dates of two of their matches, against Australia and Afghanistan. The BCCI decided not to accommodate these requests, resulting in the final schedule.

In contrast, the schedule for the 2019 World Cup in England was released well in advance, over a year before the tournament began. This ensured that cricket fans had ample time to anticipate and prepare for the event. However, the secrecy surrounding the schedule for the 2023 World Cup led to an unusual lack of buzz around the tournament. The ICC’s decision to keep the schedule under wraps, coupled with the BCCI’s reluctance to divulge details, created an air of suspense that has gradually dissipated.

As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the commencement of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the schedule promises a thrilling tournament filled with high-intensity matches and unforgettable moments. With India as the host nation, the excitement is palpable, and cricket fans worldwide are counting down the days until they can revel in the grandeur of this iconic tournament.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule;

MatchDateTimeVenue
England vs. New ZealandThu, Oct 5, 20232:00 PMAhmedabad
Pakistan vs. NetherlandsFri, Oct 6, 20232:00 PMHyderabad
Bangladesh vs. AfghanistanSat, Oct 7, 202310:30 AMDharamsala
South Africa vs. Sri LankaSat, Oct 7, 20232:00 PMDelhi
India vs. AustraliaSun, Oct 8, 20232:00 PMChennai
New Zealand vs. NetherlandsMon, Oct 9, 20232:00 PMHyderabad
England vs. BangladeshTue, Oct 10, 202310:30 AMDharamsala
Pakistan vs. Sri LankaTue, Oct 10, 20232:00 PMHyderabad
India vs. AfghanistanWed, Oct 11, 20232:00 PMDelhi
Australia vs. South AfricaThur, Oct 12, 20232:00 PMLucknow
New Zealand vs. BangladeshFri, Oct 13, 20232:00 PMChennai
India vs. PakistanSat, Oct 14, 20232:00 PMAhmedabad
England vs. AfghanistanSun, Oct 15, 20232:00 PMDelhi
Australia vs. Sri LankaMon, Oct 16, 20232:00 PMLucknow
South Africa vs. NetherlandsTue, Oct 17, 20232:00 PMDharamsala
New Zealand vs. AfghanistanWed, Oct 18, 20232:00 PMChennai
India vs. BangladeshThur, Oct 19, 20232:00 PMPune
Australia vs. PakistanFri, Oct 20, 20232:00 PMBengaluru
Netherlands vs. Sri LankaSat, Oct 21, 202310:30 AMLucknow
England vs. South AfricaSat, Oct 21, 20232:00 PMMumbai
India vs. New ZealandSun, Oct 22, 20232:00 PMDharamsala
Pakistan vs. AfghanistanMon, Oct 23, 20232:00 PMChennai
South Africa vs. BangladeshTue, Oct 24, 20232:00 PMMumbai
Australia vs. NetherlandsWed, Oct 25, 20232:00 PMDelhi
England vs. Sri LankaThur, Oct 26, 20232:00 PMBengaluru
Pakistan vs. South AfricaFri, Oct 27, 20232:00 PMChennai
Australia vs. New ZealandSat, Oct 28, 202310:30 AMDharamsala
Netherlands vs. BangladeshSat, Oct 28, 20232:00 PMKolkata
India vs. EnglandSun, Oct 29, 20232:00 PMLucknow
Afghanistan vs. Sri LankaMon, Oct 30, 20232:00 PMPune
Pakistan vs. BangladeshTue, Oct 31, 20232:00 PMKolkata
New Zealand vs. South AfricaWed, Nov 1, 20232:00 PMPune
India vs. Sri LankaThur, Nov 2, 20232:00 PMMumbai
Netherlands vs. AfghanistanFri, Nov 3, 20232:00 PMLucknow
New Zealand vs. PakistanSat, Nov 4, 202310:30 AMBengaluru
England vs. AustraliaSat, Nov 4, 20232:00 PMAhmedabad
India vs. South AfricaSun, Nov 5, 20232:00 PMKolkata
Bangladesh vs. Sri LankaMon, Nov 6, 20232:00 PMDelhi
Australia vs. AfghanistanTue, Nov 7, 20232:00 PMMumbai
England vs. NetherlandsWed, Nov 8, 20232:00 PMPune
New Zealand vs. Sri LankaThur, Nov 9, 20232:00 PMBengaluru
South Africa vs. AfghanistanFri, Nov 10, 20232:00 PMAhmedabad
Australia vs. BangladeshSat, Nov 11, 202310:30 AMPune
England vs. PakistanSat, Nov 11, 20232:00 PMKolkata
India vs. NetherlandsSun, Nov 12, 20232:00 PMBengaluru
Semi-final 1 (T.B.C. vs T.B.C.)Wed, Nov 15, 20232:00 PMMumbai
Semi-final 2 (T.B.C. vs T.B.C.)Thur, Nov 16, 20232:00 PMKolkata
Final (T.B.C. vs T.B.C.)Sun, Nov 19, 20232:00 PMAhmedabad

Hosted by India, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 promises a thrilling journey for cricket fans worldwide, and the stage is set for a spectacular showcase of cricketing talent.

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