ICC World Cup 2023 Preview: All You Need to Know
The ICC has unveiled the schedule for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket
World Cup, which will be held in India from October 5 to November 19. The tournament will be participated by 10 teams; England is the defending champion, having won the previous edition in 2019. In ICC World Cup 2023 Preview we will cover all you need to know about ICC World Cup 2023.
India, being the host nation, has received automatic qualification, along with Afghanistan, Australia, England, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. These teams secured their places based on their performance in the 2020-2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.
The remaining two teams will be Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, Both teams qualified for World Cup 2023 through the World Cup Qualifiers which was held in Zimbabwe in June and July 2023.
It will be the first men's Cricket World Cup to be hosted solely by India, after co-hosting the 1987, 1996, and 2011 tournaments with other countries.
The remaining two teams will be Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, Both teams qualified for World Cup 2023 through the World Cup Qualifiers which was held in Zimbabwe in June and July 2023.
It will be the first men's Cricket World Cup to be hosted solely by India, after co-hosting the 1987, 1996, and 2011 tournaments with other countries.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is expected to be a huge event, with millions of fans around the world tuning in to watch. It is sure to be a tournament full of excitement, drama, and a great game of cricket.The 2023 Cricket World Cup will be played in 12 stadiums across 12 different cities in India. The matches of the World Cup will be played in New Delhi, Dharamsala, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Thiruvananthapuram. Warm-up games will be played in Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram and the remaining 48 World Cup matches, including the three knockout games, will be played in the remaining 10 venues.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is expected to be a huge event, with millions of fans around the world tuning in to watch. It is sure to be a tournament full of excitement, drama, and a great game of cricket.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup will be played in 12 stadiums across 12 different cities in India. The matches of the World Cup will be played in New Delhi, Dharamsala, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Thiruvananthapuram. Warm-up games will be played in Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram and the remaining 48 World Cup matches, including the three knockout games, will be played in the remaining 10 venues.
Here are some of the reasons why the 2023 Cricket World Cup is so significant and anticipated:
- It is the first men's Cricket World Cup to be hosted solely by India.
- It is the biggest cricket event in the world and is sure to attract a huge audience.
- The tournament will feature some of the best cricket teams in the world, including India, England, Australia, and Pakistan.
- There are many exciting young players who are expected to make their mark on the tournament.
- The 2023 Cricket World Cup is sure to be a tournament full of excitement, drama, and great cricket.
- Fans are very excited for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. It is going to be a great tournament, and can't wait to see who lifts the trophy in November 2023.
- It is the first men's Cricket World Cup to be hosted solely by India.
- It is the biggest cricket event in the world and is sure to attract a huge audience.
- The tournament will feature some of the best cricket teams in the world, including India, England, Australia, and Pakistan.
- There are many exciting young players who are expected to make their mark on the tournament.
- The 2023 Cricket World Cup is sure to be a tournament full of excitement, drama, and great cricket.
- Fans are very excited for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. It is going to be a great tournament, and can't wait to see who lifts the trophy in November 2023.
ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP HISTORY:
It has been held every four years since 1975.
FORMAT:
The 2023 ODI World Cup format involves 10 teams in a single group. Each team will play against every other team once in a round-robin format. The opponents will be selected randomly. A win earns 2 points, while a draw earns 1 point. After the league stage, the top 4 teams on the points table will proceed to the semi-finals, and the final will determine the ultimate winner.2023 ODI World Cup format: 10 teams in a single group
- Round-robin format, each team will play against all other teams once, Random selection of opponents.
- Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw.
- Semi-finals: Top 4 teams on the points table will qualify for the semi-final.
- Final: Two teams from the semi-finals compete for the championship.
TOURNAMENT VENUS
India has a long and rich cricketing history and is the home of some of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world.
The 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will be hosted in 10 different venues across India, including Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Warm-up matches will be held in Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram, along with Hyderabad, from September 29 to October 3.
FIXTURES
- The World Cup begins on October 5 with England vs. New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
- The opening match is a rematch of the 2019 Final.
- Hosts India play their first match on October 8 against Australia, a five-time World Cup winner, in Chennai.
- Semifinals to be played on Nov 15 and 16 in Mumbai and Kolkata, respectively.
- The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.
India's World Cup Fixtures
Match 5 India vs Australia 8-Oct 2:00 PM Chennai
Match 9 India vs Afghanistan 11-Oct 2:00 PM Delhi
Match 12 India vs Pakistan 14-Oct 2:00 PM Ahmedabad
Match 17 India vs Bangladesh 19-Oct 2:00 PM Pune
Match 21 India vs New Zealand 22-Oct 2:00 PM Dharamsala
Match 29 India vs England 29-Oct 2:00 PM Lucknow
Match 33 India vs Sri Lanka 2-Nov 2:00 PM Mumbai
Match 37 India vs South Africa 5-Nov 2:00 PM Kolkata
Match 45 India vs Netherlands 12-Nov 2:00 PM Bengaluru
INDIA VS. PAKISTAN RIVALRY
Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will witness yet another much-awaited clash when India faces Pakistan on 14th October at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India and Pakistan have faced each other seven times since the 1992 world cup – in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, 2015, and 2019. In the 2007 World Cup held in the West Indies, they didn't face each other as both India and Pakistan were eliminated in the opening round, failing to make it to the group stage.
The last world cup match between India and Pakistan was held in 2019 at Old Trafford.
India posted a massive target of 336/5 for Pakistan when Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant 140 runs. India restricted Pakistan to 212/6 in a rain-hit match that India won by 89 runs. Rohit was awarded Player of the Match.
All previous world cup matches between India and Pakistan were won by India.
Now this time in Narendra Modi Stadium on 14th Oct, India will meet Pakistan for the 8th time in the men's World Cup.
Anticipation and Expectations:
The ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world. Fans from all over the globe are eagerly awaiting the tournament, and there is a lot of excitement surrounding the event.
There are a number of reasons why the 2023 Cricket World Cup is so anticipated:
- As we know India is one of the most passionate cricket-playing nations in the world and it is the first time when India will solely host the tournament. Fans are surely very excited and have high expectations from the tournament.
- The 2023 Cricket World Cup features some of the best cricket teams in the world. The defending champions, England, will be looking to defend their title, while India, Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa will also be among the favorites.
- The 2023 Cricket World Cup is sure to be a tournament full of excitement and drama. There are a number of young players who are expected to make their mark on the tournament, and there is always the possibility of an upset.
SUMMARY
The ICC has announced the schedule for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will be held in India from October 5 to November 19. The tournament will feature 10 teams, including India as the host nation. Other teams that have qualified are Afghanistan, Australia, England, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa, based on their performance in the 2020-2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. The remaining two teams will be determined through the ongoing World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe.
This will be the 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, with India hosting the tournament solely for the first time. England is the defending champion, having won the 2019 tournament. Australia holds the record for the most tournament wins with five titles.
The format of the 2023 ODI World Cup involves 10 teams competing in a single group. Each team will play against every other team once in a round-robin format, with opponents selected randomly. A win will earn a team 2 points, while a draw will earn 1 point. The top 4 teams on the points table at the end of the league stage will advance to the semi-finals, and the final will determine the ultimate winner.
The tournament will be hosted in 10 venues across India, including Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Warm-up matches will also be held in Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram, along with Hyderabad, from September 29 to October 3.
The World Cup will commence on October 5 with a match between England and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is a rematch of the 2019 Final. Hosts India will play their first match on October 8 against Australia in Chennai. The semi-finals will take place on November 15 and 16 in Mumbai and Kolkata, respectively, and the final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.
Of particular interest is the rivalry between India and Pakistan. They have faced each other seven times in previous World Cups, with India emerging victorious in all encounters. The last World Cup match between the two teams was in 2019, with India winning by 89 runs. On October 14, 2023, India will face Pakistan for the 8th time in the men's World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Match Number Matches Match Date Match Time (IST) Venue
Match 1 England vs New Zealand 5-Oct 2:00 PM Ahmedabad
Match 2 Pakistan vs Netherlands 6-Oct 2:00 PM Hyderabad
Match 3 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 7-Oct 10:30 AM Dharamsala
Match 4 South Africa vs Sri Lanka 7-Oct 2:00 PM Delhi
Match 5 India vs Australia 8-Oct 2:00 PM Chennai
Match 6 New Zealand vs Netherlands 9-Oct 2:00 PM Hyderabad
Match 7 England vs Bangladesh 10-Oct 10:30 AM Dharamsala
Match 8 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 10-Oct 2:00 PM Hyderabad
Match 9 India vs Afghanistan 11-Oct 2:00 PM Delhi
Match 10 Australia vs South Africa 12-Oct 2:00 PM Lucknow
Match 11 New Zealand vs Bangladesh 13-Oct 2:00 PM Chennai
Match 12 India vs Pakistan 14-Oct 2:00 PM Ahmedabad
Match 13 England vs Afghanistan 15-Oct 2:00 PM Delhi
Match 14 Australia vs Sri Lanka 16-Oct 2:00 PM Lucknow
Match 15 South Africa vs Netherlands 17-Oct 2:00 PM Dharamsala
Match 16 New Zealand vs Afghanistan 18-Oct 2:00 PM Chennai
Match 17 India vs Bangladesh 19-Oct 2:00 PM Pune
Match 18 Australia vs Pakistan 20-Oct 2:00 PM Bengaluru
Match 19 Netherlands vs Sri Lanka 21-Oct 10:30 AM Lucknow
Match 20 England vs South Africa 21-Oct 2:00 PM Mumbai
Match 21 India vs New Zealand 22-Oct 2:00 PM Dharamsala
Match 22 Pakistan vs Afghanistan 23-Oct 2:00 PM Chennai
Match 23 South Africa vs Bangladesh 24-Oct 2:00 PM Mumbai
Match 24 Australia vs Netherlands 25-Oct 2:00 PM Delhi
Match 25 England vs Sri Lanka 26-Oct 2:00 PM Bengaluru
Match 26 Pakistan vs South Africa 27-Oct 2:00 PM Chennai
Match 27 Australia vs New Zealand 28-Oct 10:30 AM Dharamsala
Match 28 Netherlands vs Bangladesh 28-Oct 2:00 PM Kolkata
Match 29 India vs England 29-Oct 2:00 PM Lucknow
Match 30 Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 30-Oct 2:00 PM Pune
Match 31 Pakistan vs Bangladesh 31-Oct 2:00 PM Kolkata
Match 32 New Zealand vs South Africa 1-Nov 2:00 PM Pune
Match 33 India vs Sri Lanka 2-Nov 2:00 PM Mumbai
Match 34 Netherlands vs Afghanistan 3-Nov 2:00 PM Lucknow
Match 35 New Zealand vs Pakistan 4-Nov 10:30 AM Bengaluru
Match 36 England vs Australia 4-Nov 2:00 PM Ahmedabad
Match 37 India vs South Africa 5-Nov 2:00 PM Kolkata
Match 38 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 6-Nov 2:00 PM Delhi
Match 39 Australia vs Afghanistan 7-Nov 2:00 PM Mumbai
Match 40 England vs Netherlands 8-Nov 2:00 PM Pune
Match 41 New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 9-Nov 2:00 PM Bengaluru
Match 42 South Africa vs Afghanistan 10-Nov 2:00 PM Ahmedabad
Match 43 Australia vs Bangladesh 11-Nov 10:30 AM Pune
Match 44 England vs Pakistan 11-Nov 2:00 PM Kolkata
Match 45 India vs Netherlands 12-Nov 2:00 PM Bengaluru
1st Semi-Final T.B.C. vs T.B.C. 15-Nov 2:00 PM Mumbai
2nd Semi-Final T.B.C. vs T.B.C. 16-Nov 2:00 PM Kolkata
Final T.B.C. vs T.B.C. 19-Nov 2:00 PM Ahmedabad
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How many games are in the World Cup 2023?
A. 48, Including two Semi-Finals and a Final.
Q. Which edition of the World Cup is going to be held in 2023?
A. World Cup 2023 is the 13th edition.
Q. Number of day matches and day-night matches?
A. 6-day matches will be played, which start at 10:30 am (Indian Standard Time) and the rest of the matches including the semi-final and a final are day-night matches, starting at 2:00 pm (Indian Standard Time).
