World Cup 2023 Schedule: The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is tentatively scheduled to commence on October 5, with 10 teams vying for the coveted prize of ODI cricket in India. The opening match between England and New Zealand will take place in Ahmedabad, and the final on November 19 is also planned for the same city. A source close to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the cities that are expected to host the prestigious tournament later this year, although the official announcement is yet to be made. Follow ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Live Updates With Insidesport.IN
According to reports, 12 Indian cities have been selected as venues for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. These cities include Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Indore, Dharamshala, Guwahati, Raipur, and Rajkot. However, these venues are subject to change if necessary.
Out of the designated venues, only six (Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Bangalore) previously hosted matches during the 2011 ODI World Cup. Unfortunately, Mohali and Nagpur, which were part of the 2011 edition, have missed out on hosting matches this time.
List of the Stadiums to Host Matches –
- Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)
- Eden Gardens (Kolkata)
- Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi)
- MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai)
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore)
- Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad)
- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad)
- Barsapara Stadium (Guwahati)
- Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium (Raipur)
- Holkar Stadium (Indore)
- SPCA Stadium (Dharamshala)
- SCA Stadium (Rajkot)
With a total of 12 venues this season, most of them are expected to host at least one match featuring the Indian cricket team, as they are scheduled to play nine group-stage matches. As for Pakistan, their matches have been arranged in four cities – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The BCCI specifically selected South Indian cities, particularly Chennai known for its peaceful crowds, to host Pakistan’s matches.
World Cup 2023 Schedule –
| Date | Matches |
| October 5 | England vs New Zealand |
| October 6 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan |
| October 7 | England vs New Zealand |
| October 8 | India vs Australia |
| October 9 | A2 vs A3 |
| October 10 | India vs England |
| October 11 | Australia vs Bangladesh, Pakistan vs A2 |
| October 12 | Afghanistan vs New Zealand |
| October 13 | Pakistan vs A3 |
| October 14 | A1 vs A2, New Zealand vs A1 |
| October 15 | India vs Pakistan |
| October 16 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan |
| October 17 | New Zealand vs Pakistan |
| October 18 | Australia vs B2 |
| October 19 | Afghanistan vs A3 |
| October 20 | England vs Bangladesh |
| October 21 | India vs Australia, Afghanistan vs Pakistan |
| October 22 | New Zealand vs A3 |
| October 23 | India vs New Zealand |
| October 25 | A1 vs A3 |
| October 26 | Afghanistan vs A2 |
| October 27 | Bangladesh vs A2 |
| October 28 | India vs A1, Australia vs New Zealand |
| October 29 | England vs Pakistan |
| October 30 | Australia vs A3 |
| October 31 | England vs A1 |
| November 1 | India vs A2 |
| November 2 | Bangladesh vs Pakistan |
| November 3 | Australia vs A2 |
| November 4 | India vs Afghanistan, Bangladesh vs A3 |
| November 5 | England vs A3, Australia vs Pakistan |
| November 7 | England vs A2 |
| November 8 | India vs A3 |
| November 9 | Afghanistan vs A1 |
| November 10 | Bangladesh vs A1 |
| November 11 | India vs Pakistan, England vs Afghanistan |
| November 13 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand |
| November 15 | Semi-final 1 (1st vs 4th) |
| November 16 | Semi-final 2 (2nd vs 3rd) |
| November 19 | Final |
The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 promises to be an exciting tournament held across various cities in India. Fans can look forward to witnessing thrilling matches at the renowned stadiums, and the inclusion of multiple venues ensures widespread participation and engagement throughout the country.
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