ICC ODI World Cup 2023: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday revealed the ODI World Cup 2023 fixtures. The tournament will commence with a clash between the previous edition’s finalists, England and New Zealand, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 5.
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Host nation, India, will begin their campaign against Australia on October 8 in Chennai. Fans are eagerly waiting for the high-stakes showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan set to be played, on October 15.
However, there is one more anticipated match of the tournament between old rivals Australia and England. Both teams will face each other on November 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
England vs Australia Rivalry – History
The AUS vs ENG cricketing rivalry is one of the oldest and most storied in the history of the sport. Dating back to 1877 when the two nations played the first-ever Test match, the Ashes series between Australia and England has been the epitome of their cricketing rivalry.
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The Australia vs England cricket rivalry has not only produced thrilling encounters on the field but has also given birth to iconic players.
For Australia, the likes of Sir Donald Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman of all time, and Shane Warne, the masterful leg-spinner, have dominated the Ashes battles with their exceptional skills. On the English side, players such as Sir Jack Hobbs, W.G. Grace, and Sir Ian Botham have become cricketing legends after their contributions to the Ashes contests.
England vs Australia in World Cup
Australia and England have faced each other in 9 matches in ICC World Cup tournaments. While Australia have won 6 matches, England have emerged victorious on 3 occasions .
| Tournament | Year | Venue | Result |
| ICC ODI World Cup | 1975 | Lord’s, London | Australia won by 4 wickets |
| ICC ODI World Cup | 1979 | Lord’s, London | England won by 6 wickets |
| ICC ODI World Cup | 1987 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Australia won by 7 runs |
| ICC ODI World Cup | 1992 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | England won by 8 wickets |
| ICC ODI World Cup | 2003 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Australia won by 2 wickets |
| ICC ODI World Cup | 2007 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| ICC ODI World Cup | 2015 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia won by 111 runs |
| ICC ODI World Cup | 2019 | Lord’s, London | Australia won by 64 runs |
| ICC ODI World Cup | 2019 | Edgbaston | England won by 8 wickets |
England vs Australia Venue
The 2023 ODI World Cup, hosted by India, will feature 45 matches at 10 different venues. Australia and England will play nine league matches each. The high stake ENG vs AUS match will be played in Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on November 4. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 pm IST.
FAQs (Frequently asked Questions)
How many times has Australia won the ODI World Cup?
Australia have won the ICC ODI World Cup for a record 5 times. They have finished as the runner-up twice in the tournament history.
Has England won ODI World Cup?
The England team is the reigning ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup champions. The won their maiden ODI World Cup in 2019 after defeating New Zealand on boundary counts.
Where to watch AUS vs ENG World Cup 2023?
Fans can enjoy the AUS vs ENG World Cup 2023 match on Star Sports Channels. They can also livestream the game on Disney+Hotstar
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