ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule: Match List, Venues and Qualifier Team | Cricket WC 2023 Time Table

Introduction 

The ICC World Cup 2023 is set to be the most exciting international cricket tournament in years. The tournament will feature the top sides from across the globe as they battle for their chance to become world champions. It’s sure to be an action-packed for spectators all over the globe and one of the perfect events for cricket online betting, with a number of new teams competing alongside familiar foes.

This article provides an overview of the ICC World Cup 2023, including details on the match list, venues and qualifying teams. Read on to find out everything you need to know about this exciting tournament.

Qualification Process

The ICC World Cup 2023 qualification process is a series of cricket competitions that determine which countries will participate in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. A total of 32 countries took part in the qualification process, from which 10 teams qualified for the World Cup.

The 32 teams were divided into three leagues— Super League (13 teams), League 2 (7 teams) and Challenge League (12 teams). Based on the results of the leagues, teams either directly qualified for the World Cup, were eliminated from World Cup qualification, or advanced to other supplementary qualifying tournaments through which they could qualify for the World Cup.

The main route for qualification was the 2020–23 Super League tournament. From the thirteen competitors in this tournament, the top seven sides plus the hosts (India) qualified for the World Cup. The remaining five teams, along with five Associate sides, proceeded to the 2023 qualifier, from which two teams went through to the final tournament.

World Cup 2023 Schedule

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule has been announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) at a ‘Countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’ event in Mumbai. The tournament will be played across 10 venues from 5 October to 19 November with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final. The other nine venues are Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune.

The World Cup kicks off on October 5 with a repeat of the 2019 Final as England take on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hosts India begin their campaign on October 8 against five-time World Cup winners Australia in Chennai. The much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash is scheduled for Saturday, 14 October in Ahmedabad.

A total of 10 teams will participate at the showcase event, the first eight having already qualified through the Cricket World Cup Super League. The final two spots will be determined at the end of the Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe, which concludes on July 9. Each team plays the other nine in a round robin format with the top four qualifying for the knockout stage and semi-finals.

Schedule Latest Updates

Here are some key fixtures:

• The World Cup kicks off on 5 October with a repeat of the 2019 Final as England take on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
• Hosts India begin their campaign on 8 October against five-time World Cup winners Australia in Chennai.
• The much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash is scheduled for Saturday, 14 October in Ahmedabad.
• Australia face their arch-rivals England on 4 November in Ahmedabad.

The tournament retains the round-robin format of last time with all teams playing against each other for a total of 45 league matches. The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, to be played in Mumbai on 15 November and in Kolkata on 16 November. The semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.

Tournament Venues

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will be played across 10 venues in India from 5 October to 19 November. The venues are as follows:

• Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
• M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
• M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
• Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi
• Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala
• Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad
• Eden Gardens in Kolkata
• Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow
• Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
• Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the tournament opener and the final.

India’s Tentative Schedule

However, the ICC has recently announced a new schedule for the 2023 World Cup, with the dates of nine matches changed. This included a new date for two India matches, including the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan. India is now also scheduled to play a match on the same day as the Diwali festival.

Past Cricket World Cup Winners Country Wise

Here is the list of Cricket World Cup winners before 2023:

• 1975: West Indies won by 17 runs against Australia.
• 1979: West Indies won by 92 runs against England.
• 1983: India won by 43 runs against West Indies.
• 1987: Australia won by 7 runs against England.
• 1992: Pakistan won by 22 runs against England.
• 1996: Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets against Australia.
• 1999: Australia won by 8 wickets against Pakistan^.
• 2003: Australia won by 125 runs against India.
• 2007: Australia won by 53 runs against Sri Lanka.
• 2011: India won by 6 wickets against Sri Lanka.
• 2015: Australia won by 7 wickets against New Zealand.
• 2019: England and New Zealand tied after regular play and super over; England won on boundary count.

Australia is the most successful team in the competition’s history, winning five tournaments and finishing as runner-up twice. Twice, teams have won successive tournaments: the West Indies won the first two editions (1975 and 1979) and Australia won three in a row (1999, 2003, and 2007). England has lost the most World Cup finals, ending as runner-up in all three final appearances before their victory in the 2019 tournament.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the 2023 World Cup start?

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is scheduled to start on 5th October 2023. The tournament will be hosted by India and the opening match will be between England and New Zealand. The tournament will span from 5th October to 19th November, with matches being played across 10 venues. On the other hand, the Women’s World Cup 2023 season is set to start with a match between Australia and England on 16th August 2023.

Where is the 2023 World Cup scheduled to happen?

The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be held in India. The tournament will be played across 10 venues with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opening and the final. The other nine venues are Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune. The final is scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai and Eden Gardens, Kolkata will host the two semifinals.

How many matches will be played in 2023 CWC?

A total of 48 matches will be played in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament will feature 10 teams competing in a round-robin and knockout format.

How can I watch the 2023 World Cup?

The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be broadcast across the globe to attract a potential audience of 700 million people across 100 territories through ICC’s official broadcast licensees, plus additional coverage on icc.tv to reach a truly global audience. In India, the Star Sports network will showcase the English World Feed and provide regional coverage in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu. Their digital platform Disney+ Hotstar will show live coverage of each day’s play. India’s public broadcaster Doordarshan will also carry live coverage of each day’s play via their DD Sports channel.

How many matches will India play in World Cup 2023?

India will play a total of 9 matches in the league stage of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. According to the latest team rankings, India, as the host nation, secures the third position with a rating of 115. Australia is ranked at the top with a rating of 118 and is considered a cricket powerhouse, making them a strong contender. Pakistan holds the second spot with a rating of 116 and their unpredictability keeps opponents on their toes, making them a formidable rival.

Which teams are going to play in the ICC World Cup 2023?

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will feature a total of 10 teams. Eight teams have already qualified for the tournament through the Cricket World Cup Super League. These teams are India, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand. The final two spots will be taken by the finalists of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier taking place in Zimbabwe.

Will Pakistan host any World Cup?

Pakistan has co-hosted the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup once in 1996, along with India and Sri Lanka. However, Pakistan is set to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, which will be the first major global cricket tournament played in Pakistan since 1996. The ICC has announced 8 new tournaments and 12 different host nations for the next decade, but Pakistan is not among the host nations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

What is the schedule of the 2023 World Cup?

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will be played across 10 venues from 5 October to 19 November. The tournament opener will be between England and New Zealand on 5 October at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India, the host of the tournament, will face-off against five-time winners Australia in Chennai on 8 October. Ahmedabad will also host matches between traditional rivals India and Pakistan on 15 October and Australia and England on 4 November. The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, to be played in Mumbai on 15 November and in Kolkata on 16 November. The final will be held on 19 November at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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