August 23 was a historic day for all Indians as Chandrayan 3 landed in Moon’s south pole, making India the first country to achieve the feat. For some August 24 might be a normal day, but not for Mastercard users as they will have a GOLDEN chance to book tickets for World Cup 2023. However, for the general public ticket sales will only begin on August 25. After a lot of delay, ICC & BCCI also confirmed BookMyShow as the official ticketing partner for ICC Men’s World Cup 2023.
The showpiece event kicks off with last year’s finalists England taking on New Zealand on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Ahead of the mega clash, few warm-up matches will also be played starting from September 29. The blockbuster India vs. Pakistan match will be played on October 14. For India matches, ticket bookings will start on August 31.
“As we approach the highly anticipated World Cup 2023, we are thrilled to unveil BookMyShow as the ticketing platform. With unwavering confidence, we anticipate a seamless ticketing experience. Our commitment extends to deploying efficient access control mechanisms and comprehensive support. It will ensure every enthusiast has the chance to revel in the live-action spectacle from the stadium stands,” BCCI CEO (Interim) Hemang Amin said.
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World Cup 2023 Tickets: All you need about ticket booking for MasterCard users
For the unversed, Mastercard users will get a 24-hour window on August 24 to book tickets for World Cup games. With this golden chance, Mastercard users can get exclusive hands-on tickets before anyone else. “The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide. It will draw in fans from all corners of the globe.
We are delighted that tickets are going on sale and can be purchased through the official ticketing site. With prices that cater to everyone, we encourage fans to get their tickets and be a part of the biggest Cricket World Cup ever,” ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said.
World Cup 2023 Ticket Schedule for Mastercard users:
- August 24 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-sale – All Non-India event matches, excluding warm-up games
- August 29 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-sale – All India matches, excluding warm-up games
- September 14 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-Sale – Semi-Finals and Final
India World Cup Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Oct 8 | India | Australia | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 2:00 PM |
| 8 | Oct 11 | India | Afghanistan | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| 13 | Oct 14 | India | Pakistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
| 17 | Oct 19 | India | Bangladesh | MCA Stadium, Pune | 2:00 PM |
| 21 | Oct 22 | India | New Zealand | HPCA Stadium, Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
| 29 | Oct 29 | India | England | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
| 33 | Nov 2 | India | Sri Lanka | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
| 37 | Nov 5 | India | South Africa | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
| 43 | Nov 12 | India | Qualifier 1 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
India’s fixtures for the ODI World Cup
