World Cup 2023 Schedule: Five months away from the most anticipated start of the 50-overs World Cup in October, there is a certain lack of excitement around the tournament due to the fixture calendar still being kept under wraps and the key title contenders being focused with test cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the tournament’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), have both stated that the 13th edition’s dates and venues will be announced in “due course.” Follow ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 LIVE Updates With InsideSport.IN
“The discussion with the ICC is going on and we’ll soon announce the dates and venues,” a senior official at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said.
According to Indian media sources, it wouldn’t happen until after the Indian Premier League (IPL) season is over on May 28. While the paucity of information—unusual for a major sporting event—might anger supporters who intend to go to India, it is unlikely to have a significant influence on the preparations of the eight teams who have already qualified.
What do we know so far?
The tournament will reportedly take place from October 5 through November 19. The opening match is set for October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad between the previous edition’s champion and runner-up, England and New Zealand, respectively. The final is likewise slated for November 19 at the same venue.
According to the most recent reports, team India’s ICC World Cup 2023 campaign will begin against Australia, while the high octane India vs. Pakistan match will take place on October 15. 12 Indian cities have been chosen as the host cities for the 2023 World Cup according to reports. Included in this list are Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Indore, Dharamshala, Guwahati, Raipur, and Rajkot. These venues might, however, be changed if required.
India, New Zealand, England, Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and South Africa have already secured a place in the tournament so far. On the other hand, the Qualifier will be played for the final two slots between West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, The Netherlands, Scotland, Oman, Nepal, USA and UAE.
ICC 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 |
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