The Cricket World Cup 2023 is scheduled to commence on October 5, marking the beginning of an eagerly anticipated tournament. The opening match will witness the defending champions, England, facing off against the runners-up from the previous edition, New Zealand. This exciting encounter will unfold in Ahmedabad, setting the stage for a thrilling competition.
The Narendra Modi Stadium, known for its grandeur as the world’s largest cricket stadium, will serve as the backdrop for a high-stakes showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on October 14. This contest is anticipated to be one of the highlights of the tournament, drawing cricket enthusiasts from across the globe.
As the tournament progresses, all roads will lead to the grand finale, scheduled for November 19, which will also take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Before this climactic event, cricket aficionados can look forward to two riveting semifinal matches, with Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium and Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens hosting these fixtures on November 15 and 16, respectively.
The 48 matches of the Cricket World Cup 2023 will be spread across ten venues. This edition marks the fourth occasion that India has had the honor of hosting ODI cricket’s flagship tournament, following the triumphant 2011 World Cup campaign on home soil. India’s matches will be hosted in a diverse array of cities, including Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Dharamsala, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad.
In an intriguing twist, the historic Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, renowned for its capacity of 55,000 spectators and having hosted numerous international matches, finds itself without a league match in this World Cup. However, it remains a cherished part of India’s cricket heritage.
Furthermore, the tournament organizers have thoughtfully allocated reserve days for both semifinal matches, ensuring that unforeseen circumstances do not overshadow the pinnacle of cricketing excellence. This comprehensive schedule promises a thrilling and unforgettable Cricket World Cup, bringing together nations and fans in celebration of the sport’s grandeur.
| Matches | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLAND vs NEW ZEALAND | Thu Oct 5, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
| PAKISTAN vs NETHERLANDS | Fri Oct 6, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Hyderabad |
| BANGLADESH vs AFGHANISTAN | Sat Oct 7, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Dharamsala |
| SOUTH AFRICA vs SRI LANKA | Sat Oct 7, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Delhi |
| INDIA vs AUSTRALIA | Sun Oct 8, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Chennai |
| NEW ZEALAND vs NETHERLANDS | Mon Oct 9, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Hyderabad |
| ENGLAND vs BANGLADESH | Tue Oct 10, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Dharamsala |
| PAKISTAN vs SRI LANKA | Tue Oct 10, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Hyderabad |
| INDIA vs AFGHANISTAN | Wed Oct 11, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Delhi |
| AUSTRALIA vs SOUTH AFRICA | Thu Oct 12, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Lucknow |
| NEW ZEALAND vs BANGLADESH | Fri Oct 13, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Chennai |
| INDIA vs PAKISTAN | Sat Oct 14, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
| ENGLAND vs AFGHANISTAN | Sun Oct 15, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Delhi |
| AUSTRALIA vs SRI LANKA | Mon Oct 16, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Lucknow |
| SOUTH AFRICA vs NETHERLANDS | Tue Oct 17, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Dharamsala |
| NEW ZEALAND vs AFGHANISTAN | Wed Oct 18, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Chennai |
| INDIA vs BANGLADESH | Thu Oct 19, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Pune |
| AUSTRALIA vs PAKISTAN | Fri Oct 20, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Bengaluru |
| NETHERLANDS vs SRI LANKA | Sat Oct 21, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Lucknow |
| ENGLAND vs SOUTH AFRICA | Sat Oct 21, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Mumbai |
| INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND | Sun Oct 22, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Dharamsala |
| PAKISTAN vs AFGHANISTAN | Mon Oct 23, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Chennai |
| SOUTH AFRICA vs BANGLADESH | Tue Oct 24, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Mumbai |
| AUSTRALIA vs NETHERLANDS | Wed Oct 25, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Delhi |
| ENGLAND vs SRI LANKA | Thu Oct 26, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Bengaluru |
| PAKISTAN vs SOUTH AFRICA | Fri Oct 27, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Chennai |
| AUSTRALIA vs NEW ZEALAND | Sat Oct 28, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Dharamsala |
| NETHERLANDS vs BANGLADESH | Sat Oct 28, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Kolkata |
| INDIA vs ENGLAND | Sun Oct 29, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Lucknow |
| AFGHANISTAN vs SRI LANKA | Mon Oct 30, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Pune |
| PAKISTAN vs BANGLADESH | Tue Oct 31, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Kolkata |
| NEW ZEALAND vs SOUTH AFRICA | Wed Nov 1, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Pune |
| INDIA vs SRI LANKA | Thu Nov 2, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Mumbai |
| NETHERLANDS vs AFGHANISTAN | Fri Nov 3, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Lucknow |
| NEW ZEALAND vs PAKISTAN | Sat Nov 4, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Bengaluru |
| ENGLAND vs AUSTRALIA | Sat Nov 4, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
| INDIA vs SOUTH AFRICA | Sun Nov 5, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Kolkata |
| BANGLADESH vs SRI LANKA | Mon Nov 6, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Delhi |
| AUSTRALIA vs AFGHANISTAN | Tue Nov 7, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Mumbai |
| ENGLAND vs NETHERLANDS | Wed Nov 8, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Pune |
| NEW ZEALAND vs SRI LANKA | Thu Nov 9, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Bengaluru |
| SOUTH AFRICA vs AFGHANISTAN | Fri Nov 10, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
| AUSTRALIA vs BANGLADESH | Sat Nov 11, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Pune |
| ENGLAND vs PAKISTAN | Sat Nov 11, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Kolkata |
| INDIA vs NETHERLANDS | Sun Nov 12, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Bengaluru |
| T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | Wed Nov 15, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Mumbai |
| T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | Thu Nov 16, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Kolkata |
| T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | Sun Nov 19, 2023 | 02:00 PM | Ahmedabad |