ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule. Unveiled: Exciting Clashes Await Cricket Fans: In a much-awaited announcement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the exciting schedule for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The revelation took place during the ‘Countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’ event held in Mumbai, India. Cricket lovers around the globe can gear up for a thrilling showdown as ten teams battle it out across ten venues from October 5th to November 19th. The highly anticipated event will culminate with the grand final on November 19th at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Match Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05 | England vs New Zealand, 1st Match | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 06 | Pakistan vs Netherlands, 2nd Match | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 07 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 3rd Match | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 4th Match | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL | |
| Oct 08 | India vs Australia, 5th Match | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 09 | New Zealand vs Netherlands, 6th Match | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 10 | England vs Bangladesh, 7th Match | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 8th Match | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL | |
| Oct 11 | India vs Afghanistan, 9th Match | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 12 | Australia vs South Africa, 10th Match | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 13 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 11th Match | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Oct 14 | India vs Pakistan, 12th Match | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 15 | England vs Afghanistan, 13th Match | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 16 | Australia vs Sri Lanka, 14th Match | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 17 | South Africa vs Netherlands, 15th Match | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 18 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan, 16th Match | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 19 | India vs Bangladesh, 17th Match | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 20 | Australia vs Pakistan, 18th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 21 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, 19th Match | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| England vs South Africa, 20th Match | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL | |
| Oct 22 | India vs New Zealand, 21st Match | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 23 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan, 22nd Match | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 24 | South Africa vs Bangladesh, 23rd Match | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 25 | Australia vs Netherlands, 24th Match | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 26 | England vs Sri Lanka, 25th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 27 | Pakistan vs South Africa, 26th Match | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 28 | Australia vs New Zealand, 27th Match | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Netherlands vs Bangladesh, 28th Match | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL | |
| Oct 29 | India vs England, 29th Match | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 30 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 30th Match | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Oct 31 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 31st Match | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Nov 01 | New Zealand vs South Africa, 32nd Match | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Nov 02 | India vs Sri Lanka, 33rd Match | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Nov 03 | Netherlands vs Afghanistan, 34th Match | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL |
| Nov 04 | New Zealand vs Pakistan, 35th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| England vs Australia, 36th Match | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 08:30 AM |
Showcase Opener and Grand Finale in Ahmedabad
The tournament will kick off with a bang as Ahmedabad hosts the World Cup opener between cricket giants England and New Zealand on October 5th. Ahmedabad will also set the stage for an electrifying final match on November 19th, swearing a memorable conclusion to what’s being touted as the “biggest Cricket World Cup ever.”
Diverse Venues Across India
The cricket crazewill spread across India, with a total of ten venues hosting the exhilarating matches. Apart from Ahmedabad, cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune are geared up to welcome cricket enthusiasts from around the world. Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram will join Hyderabad in hosting the practice games, adding an extra layer of excitement to the pre-tournament buildup.
Clashes to Watch Out For
The opening clash between defending champions England and New Zealand is bound to set the tone for the tournament. Additionally, cricket fans can’t afford to miss the high-stakes showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on October 15th, and the fierce battle between Australia and England on November 4th.
Roadmap to Glory
With eight teams already locking their spots through the Cricket World Cup Super League, the last two positions will be determined by the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe. The tournament will maintain the highly competitive round-robin format, ensuring all teams compete against each other in 45 league matches.
Semi-Finals and Final Dramas
As the tournament progresses, the top four teams will advance to the semi-finals, slated to take place in Mumbai on November 15th and Kolkata on November 16th. To mitigate any weather-related disruptions, the semi-finals and final will have reserve days, ensuring that nothing hampers the grand culmination of this cricket extravaganza.
A Global Celebration of Cricket
Geoff Allardice, ICC Chief Executive, expressed his excitement, anticipating that millions of fans worldwide will unite to witness what promises to be the most remarkable Men’s Cricket World Cup ever. The grand finale at Ahmedabad’s colossal cricket stadium is expected to be a fitting spectacle to crown the victors.
Host’s Pride and Confidence
Jay Shah, BCCI Secretary, reflected on the honor of hosting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup across diverse Indian cities, showcasing the nation’s rich cricketing heritage. Shah underlined the unique fervor and passion for cricket in India, emphasizing the anticipation of the tournament’s return to the country since its last hosting in 2011.
As the cricketing world prepares for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, fans, players, and lovers alike are gearing up for a two-month cricketing extravaganza that promises to redefine the spirit of the game.
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