World Cup 2023 Schedule: Why is ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule so delayed? Check real reason here

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.

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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