ICC Reveals Official Schedule for Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
The International Cricket Council (ICC) made an eagerly anticipated announcement on Tuesday, revealing the official schedule for the highly anticipated Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. As per the schedule, one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament, featuring arch-rivals Pakistan and India, will take place on October 15 at the iconic Ahmedabad stadium in India.
Opening Match and Key Matches
The opening match of the tournament is scheduled for October 5, where England will face off against New Zealand in a much-anticipated rematch of the 2019 50-over World Cup final. The thrilling encounter will unfold at the renowned Narendra Modi Stadium, also located in Ahmedabad.
Pakistan’s Campaign and Qualifier Matches
Pakistan’s campaign in the World Cup will commence with two matches against qualifiers. On October 6, they will face Qualifier 1 in Hyderabad, followed by a match against Qualifier 2 on October 12. The tournament will witness a total of 10 teams vying for glory, with the first eight teams having already secured their places through the Cricket World Cup Super League.
Schedule Highlights and Venues
The tournament schedule includes matches at various venues across India. Here are the details of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule according to the venues:
– Ahmedabad: October 5, 15, November 4, 10, 19
– Hyderabad: October 6, 9, 12
– Dharamsala: October 7, 10, 16, 22, 29
– Delhi: October 7, 11, 15, 25, November 6
– Chennai: October 8, 14, 18, 23, 27
– Lucknow: October 13, 17, 21, 29, November 3
– Pune: October 19, 30, November 1, 8, 12
– Bengaluru: October 20, 26, November 4, 9, 11
– Mumbai: October 21, 24, November 2, 7, 15
– Kolkata: October 28, 31, November 5, 12, 16
Qualifiers and Tournament Format
The remaining two spots in the tournament will be decided at the conclusion of the ongoing Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe, which is set to wrap up on July 9. In the World Cup, each team will face the other nine participants in a round-robin format. The top four teams from the league stage will progress to the knockout stage and compete in the highly anticipated semi-finals.
Key Details and Reserve Days
The participating teams have been determined, with eight securing their spots through the Cricket World Cup Super League, while the final two spots will be claimed by the finalists of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier being held in Zimbabwe. Noteworthy details include Pakistan playing their semi-final match in Kolkata should they advance, while India will compete in Mumbai unless they face Pakistan, in which case the match will be held in Kolkata.
The tournament will feature a round-robin format, consisting of 45 league matches where every team will compete against each other. The top four teams emerging from the league stage will secure their spots in the semi-finals, set to be held on November 15 in Mumbai and November 16 in Kolkata. The semi-finals, as well as the final, will have reserve days in case of any interruptions.
Excitement and Anticipation
ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice expressed his excitement regarding the release of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule, emphasizing the significance of this grand event. He highlighted
the immense anticipation and global fan engagement expected during the tournament, particularly in India, where the teams will witness a remarkable atmosphere, culminating in the crowning of the tournament champions at the illustrious Ahmedabad, the largest cricket stadium in the world. NNI
