The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the eagerly anticipated schedule for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, during a grand event held in Mumbai. Set to commence on October 5th, the tournament will kick off at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. One of the most highly anticipated matches of the tournament, the fierce India vs. Pakistan clash, has been scheduled for October 15th at the same venue.
The Indian cricket team will commence their campaign against Australia on October 8th in Chennai, marking an exciting start to their journey. The tournament will culminate in a thrilling finale on November 19th, also at Ahmedabad.
A total of 10 teams will participate in this mega event, with eight teams having already qualified through the Cricket World Cup Super League. The remaining two spots will be determined at the end of the Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe, which will conclude on July 9th.
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During the round-robin stage, each team will play against the other nine teams, with the top four teams progressing to the semi-finals. The tournament opener will witness a clash between the finalists of the previous edition, England and New Zealand, promising an exhilarating start. However, fans can also anticipate several other exciting encounters in the league stage.
While the India-Pakistan encounter undoubtedly stands out as one of the most significant matches in the round-robin stage, the face-off between Australia and South Africa on October 13th in Lucknow is another highly anticipated contest. Australia will be aiming for redemption after their dramatic defeat to the Rainbow Nation in the last edition.
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Pakistan, a team always under the spotlight, will face Australia in Bengaluru on October 20th, while England is scheduled to take on South Africa the following day in Mumbai. India will seek to avenge their heart-wrenching defeat in the 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on October 22nd at the picturesque Dharamsala.
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Moreover, cricket fans can look forward to the highly anticipated clash between Australia and their arch-rivals England on November 4th in Ahmedabad. With a plethora of captivating matchups on the horizon, cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate the ODI World Cup 2023, where the world’s finest cricketing nations will vie for ultimate glory.
