As the world gears up for the much-anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, cricket fans have their eyes set on the exhilarating battles that lie ahead. This mega tournament promises intense cricketing action as 10 of the world’s top teams compete for glory. With a total of 48 matches set to unfold across 10 renowned grounds in India, it’s time to prepare for a cricket extravaganza like no other.
ICC World Cup 2023: Dates and Times
The ODI World Cup 2023 is all set to kick off on Thursday, October 5, and cricket enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the grand finale scheduled for Sunday, November 19. The day matches are slated to begin at 10:30 AM IST, while the day-night fixtures will commence at 2 PM IST. This timing ensures that fans around the world can tune in to witness the action, no matter the time zone. Below shows the full schedule for ICC World Cup 2023 matches:
| FIXTURE | DATE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| England vs New Zealand |
Oct-05 |
Ahmedabad |
| Pakistan vs Netherlands | Oct-06 | Hyderabad |
| Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (D) | Oct-07 | Dharamsala |
| South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Oct-07 | Delhi |
| India vs Australia | Oct-08 | Chennai |
| New Zealand vs Netherlands | Oct-09 | Hyderabad |
| England vs Bangladesh (D) | Oct-10 | Dharamsala |
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Oct-10 | Hyderabad |
| India vs Afghanistan | Oct-11 | Delhi |
| Australia vs South Africa | Oct-12 | Lucknow |
| New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Oct-13 | Chennai |
| India vs Pakistan | Oct-14 | Ahmedabad |
| England vs Afghanistan | Oct-15 | Delhi |
| Australia vs Sri Lanka | Oct-16 | Lucknow |
| South Africa vs Netherlands | Oct-17 | Dharamsala |
| New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Oct-18 | Chennai |
| India vs Bangladesh | Oct-19 | Pune |
| Australia vs Pakistan | Oct-20 | Bengaluru |
| Netherlands vs Sri Lanka (D) | Oct-21 | Lucknow |
| England vs South Africa | Oct-21 | Mumbai |
| India vs New Zealand | Oct-22 | Dharamsala |
| Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Oct-23 | Chennai |
| South Africa vs Bangladesh | Oct-24 | Mumbai |
| Australia vs Netherlands | Oct-25 | Delhi |
| England vs Sri Lanka | Oct-26 | Bengaluru |
| Pakistan vs South Africa | Oct-27 | Chennai |
| Australia vs New Zealand (D) | Oct-28 | Dharamsala |
| Netherlands vs Bangladesh | Oct-28 | Kolkata |
| India vs England | Oct-29 | Lucknow |
| Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Oct-30 | Pune |
| Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Oct-31 | Kolkata |
| New Zealand vs South Africa | Nov-01 | Pune |
| India vs Sri Lanka | Nov-02 | Mumbai |
| Netherlands vs Afghanistan | Nov-03 | Lucknow |
| New Zealand vs Pakistan (D) | Nov-04 | Bengaluru |
| England vs Australia | Nov-04 | Ahmedabad |
| India vs South Africa | Nov-05 | Kolkata |
| Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Nov-06 | Delhi |
| Australia vs Afghanistan | Nov-07 | Mumbai |
| England vs Netherlands | Nov-08 | Pune |
| New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Nov-09 | Bengaluru |
| South Africa vs Afghanistan | Nov-10 | Ahmedabad |
| Australia vs Bangladesh (D) | Nov-11 | Pune |
| England vs Pakistan | Nov-11 | Kolkata |
| India vs Netherlands | Nov-12 | Bengaluru |
| Semifinal 1 | Nov-15 | Mumbai |
| Semifinal 2 | Nov-16 | Kolkata |
| Final | Nov-19 | Ahmedabad |
ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Teams and Format
The tournament follows the same format as the Cricket World Cup 2019. Ten formidable teams, including cricket powerhouses like India, England, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Netherlands, will engage in fierce competition. They will face each other once in a single round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals.
According to the ICC, the team that finishes at the top of the round-robin standings will face the fourth-placed team, while the second and third-placed teams will battle it out in the other semi-final. This format ensures that every match counts, making for a thrilling group stage.
World Cup 2023: Points Needed for Semi-Final Berth
To secure a spot in the semi-finals, teams will aim to achieve a minimum of 7 victories out of their 9 matches. In the case of teams being level on points, the total number of wins will serve as the first tie-breaker, with net run rate coming into play to differentiate teams if necessary. This sets the stage for intense competition and leaves no room for complacency.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Reserve Days
The ICC has wisely allocated reserve days for both the semi-final matches and the tournament final. These reserve days provide a buffer in case of adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Matches scheduled on reserve days will be played one day after their originally slated match date. This thoughtful planning ensures that cricket fans can enjoy a full tournament without disruptions.
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With the cricketing extravaganza just around the corner, the stage is set for a thrilling competition among the world’s best. Keep your cricket spirit high and your calendars marked as we prepare for the ICC World Cup 2023 – a tournament that promises to deliver excitement and unforgettable moments in abundance.
