ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule announced, India vs Pakistan on 15th October, Stadium, Venues and Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: The excitement is building up for the ICC World Cup 2023, the most awaited cricket tournament of the year. With the schedule and venues announced , cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the first ball to be bowled. The ICC World Cup 2023 will be held in India, one of the most cricket-crazy nations in the world. The tournament is scheduled to start on October 5, 2023, and will culminate with the final on November 19, 2023.

This 13^th edition of the tournament will see 10 teams battling it out for the coveted trophy. The ICC Cricket World Cup has seen some of the most memorable moments in cricket history, including the famous "underarm" incident in the 1981 Australia vs New Zealand match, the dominance of the West Indies team in the 1970s and 80s, and the thrilling tied final between England and New Zealand in the 2019 edition which saw England winning their maiden World Cup trophy.

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will be a cricketing spectacle and a platform for nations to showcase their cricketing talent on the world stage. It will also be a great source of inspiration for young cricketers around the world, who dream of representing their countries in the tournament.

ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule

The ICC World Cup 2023 schedule is always carefully planned to ensure that the matches are played in different time zones. The dates and schedules have been announced. A total of 48 matches will be played amongst the 10 nations with India having already qualified due to its host status. According to schedule released today by ICC , India is set to face arch-rivals on October 15. India will face Australia in their first ICC World Cup tournament match on Sunday, 08 October. 

Here is the full 2023 Cricket World Cup schedule:

The ICC World Cup 2023 Match Fixtures

The  ICC World Cup 2023 will kick off on October 5 with the opening match between New Zealand and  England in Ahmedabad. The final of the tournament will also take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 18. The much-awaited and heated match between Pakistan and India will take place on Sunday,  15^th October in Ahmedabad.

The ICC World Cup 2023 Teams

Cricketing fans will be able to witness the cricketing spectacle live from the stadiums. 8 teams have automatically qualified for the tournament with the final two spots to be filled through a qualifying tournament in June-July. The automatically qualified teams are Afghanistan, Australia,  Bangladesh, England, India,  New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. The remaining two spots are being decided in the qualifiers tournament that are going on in Zimbabwe.

The ICC World Cup 2023 Stadiums

Here is the list of stadiums where ICC World Cup 2023 matches will be played.

The ICC World Cup 2023 Venues

The tournament will be played across 10 venues in India, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune with Mohali and Nagpur missing out from the list. BCCI has provided ICC World Cup 2023 venues in the South Zone for the majority of Pakistan games, with Chennai, which has a reputation for being a tranquil host with a boisterous audience, receiving a few extra games.

The ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets Booking

The ICC World Cup 2023 tickets will go on sale soon, and fans can book their tickets online or through authorized ticketing partners. The ICC World Cup 2023 ticket booking process is expected to be smooth and hassle-free, with multiple payment options available for fans. The ticket prices are expected to be announced soon, and fans via BookMyShow and or ICC’s official website and fans can expect to pay anywhere between INR 500 to INR 10,000 per ticket, depending on the venue and the match. But due to the delay in the scheduling of the tournament, ICC is unable to release the tickets.

The ICC World Cup 2023 Streaming

Both Asia Cup 2023 and ICC World Cup 2023 can be streamed for free on Hotstar this year, meaning that users who wish to watch the matches from the comfort of their homes won't need a premium subscription to watch the matches. Hotstar announced this on Friday last week after their subscription count dwindled due to JioCinema streaming the IPL 2023 for free.

The ICC World Cup 2023 is set to be a thrilling tournament, with the best teams in the world competing for the ultimate prize. Cricket fans from around the world are eagerly waiting for the tournament to start, and with the commencing and final dates announced, they can start planning their trip to India to witness the action live. So, mark your calendars and get ready for the biggest cricketing event of the year!