ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule: The excitement is building up for the ICC World Cup 2023, the most awaited cricket tournament of the year. With the schedule and venues announced, cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the first ball to be bowled. The ICC World Cup 2023 will be held in India, one of the most cricket-crazy nations in the world. The tournament is scheduled to start on October 5, 2023, and will culminate with the final on November 19, 2023.
This 13th edition of the tournament will see 10 teams battling it out for the coveted trophy. The ICC Cricket World Cup has seen some of the most memorable moments in cricket history, including the famous "underarm" incident in the 1981 Australia vs New Zealand match, the dominance of the West Indies team in the 1970s and 80s, and the thrilling tied final between England and New Zealand in the 2019 edition which saw England winning their maiden World Cup trophy.
The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will be a cricketing spectacle and a platform for nations to showcase their cricketing talent on the world stage. It will also be a great source of inspiration for young cricketers around the world, who dream of representing their countries in the tournament.
ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule (Updated)
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The ICC World Cup 2023 schedule is always carefully planned to ensure that the matches are played in different time zones. The dates and schedules have been announced. A total of 48 matches will be played amongst the 10 nations with India having already qualified due to its host status. According to the revised schedule released on 9th August by ICC, India is set to face arch-rivals on October 14. The match was earlier slated for 15th October. India will face Australia in their first ICC World Cup tournament match on Sunday, 08 October.
Here is the full 2023 Cricket World Cup schedule:
| Match Date | Match | Stadium, City |
|---|---|---|
| October 5 | England vs New Zealand | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| October 6 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| October 7 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| October 7 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| October 8 | India vs Australia | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| October 9 | New Zealand vs Netherlands | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| October 10 | England vs Bangladesh | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| October 10 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| October 11 | India vs Afghanistan | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| October 12 | Australia vs South Africa | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| October 13 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| October 14 | India vs Pakistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| October 15 | England vs Afghanistan | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| October 16 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| October 17 | South Africa vs Netherlands | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| October 18 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| October 19 | India vs Bangladesh | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| October 20 | Australia vs Pakistan | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| October 21 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| October 21 | England vs South Africa | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| October 22 | India vs New Zealand | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| October 23 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| October 24 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| October 25 | Australia vs Netherlands | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| October 26 | England vs Sri Lanka | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| October 27 | Pakistan vs South Africa | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| October 28 | Australia vs New Zealand | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| October 28 | Netherlands vs Bangladesh | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| October 29 | India vs England | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| October 30 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| October 31 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| November 1 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| November 2 | India vs Sri Lanka | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| November 3 | Netherlands vs Afghanistan | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| November 4 | New Zealand vs Pakistan | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| November 4 | England vs Australia | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| November 5 | India vs South Africa | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| November 6 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| November 7 | Australia vs Afghanistan | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| November 8 | England vs Netherlands | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| November 9 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| November 10 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| November 11 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| November 11 | England vs Pakistan | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| November 12 | India vs Netherlands | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| November 15 | 1st Semifinal (1st vs 4th) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| November 16 | 2nd Semifinal (2nd vs 3rd) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| November 19 | Final | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
The ICC World Cup 2023 Match Fixtures
The ICC World Cup 2023 will kick off on October 5 with the opening match between New Zealand and England in Ahmedabad. The final of the tournament will also take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 18. The much-awaited and heated match between Pakistan and India has been rescheduled to Saturday, 14th October in Ahmedabad.
The ICC World Cup 2023 Teams
Cricketing fans will be able to witness the cricketing spectacle live from the stadiums. 8 teams have automatically qualified for the tournament with the final two spots to be filled through a qualifying tournament in June-July. The automatically qualified teams are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. The remaining two spots were decided in the qualifiers tournament held in Zimbabwe in which Sri-Lanka and Netherlands qualified.
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— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) May 10, 2023
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Stadiums
Here is the list of stadiums where ICC World Cup 2023 matches will be played:
| Venue | Stadium Name |
| Ahmedabad | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Chennai | Chidambaram Stadium |
| Delhi | Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium |
| Dharamsala | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
| Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| Kolkata | Eden Garden |
| Lucknow | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| Mumbai | Wankhede Stadium, |
| Pune | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
ICC World Cup 2023 Venues
The tournament will be played across 10 venues in India, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune with Mohali and Nagpur missing out from the list. BCCI has provided ICC World Cup 2023 venues in the South Zone for the majority of Pakistan games, with Chennai, which has a reputation for being a tranquil host with a boisterous audience, receiving a few extra games.
Men's ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets Booking
The ICC World Cup 2023 tickets will go on sale soon, and fans can book their tickets online or through authorized ticketing partners. The ICC World Cup 2023 ticket booking process is expected to be smooth and hassle-free, with multiple payment options available for fans. The ticket prices have been announced by the Cricket Association Bengal(CAB) for the 5 matches to be played at the Eden Gardens, and fans via BookMyShow , ICC’s official website, and stadium box offices.
The iconic stadium will host five matches in the tournament, including the India-South Africa game and the semi-final. Tickets for the marquee semi-final match will start at Rs 900 for upper-tier seats. Tickets for the India-South Africa game will also be priced in the Rs 900-Rs 3000 range.
Tickets for Bangladesh versus Qualifier 1 match will be the lowest, starting at Rs 650 for upper-tier seats. Tickets for Pakistan's two fixtures against England and Bangladesh will be priced at Rs 800-Rs 2200.
The ICC World Cup 2023 is set to be a thrilling tournament, with the best teams in the world competing for the ultimate prize. Cricket fans from around the world are eagerly waiting for the tournament to start, and with the commencing and final dates announced, they can start planning their trip to India to witness the action live. So, mark your calendars and get ready for the biggest cricketing event of the year!
Proud moment for India! Hosting the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup for the fourth time is an incredible honour. With 12 cities as the backdrop, we'll showcase our rich diversity and world-class cricketing infrastructure. Get ready for an unforgettable tournament! #CWC2023 @ICC @BCCI pic.twitter.com/76VFuuvpcK
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 27, 2023
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