Mark Your Calendars: ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Match Schedule Announced

The 2023 edition of the Men’s Cricket World Cup is set to commence on October 5th in India, featuring an exciting clash between England and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. This match holds significance as it mirrors the memorable 2019 final between these two teams.

The tournament will reach its pinnacle at the very same venue, with the highly-anticipated final slated for November 19th. Cricket fans around the world eagerly await this grand culmination of the World Cup, where the new champions will be crowned.

The International Cricket Council unveiled the fixtures for the upcoming 50-over tournament during an event held in Mumbai. The announcement came less than four months before the tournament’s commencement, indicating a slight delay. This delay can be attributed, in part, to the strained political relations between India and Pakistan.

The recent disagreement between India and Pakistan arose due to India’s decision not to visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup scheduled for August-September. The long-standing rivalry between these neighboring nations means that they only face each other in tournaments involving multiple teams.

Here is the full schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023

In response, Pakistan issued a warning that they would consider boycotting the World Cup if they were not given the opportunity to host a portion of the Asia Cup matches on their home turf.

Earlier this month, the deadlock was ultimately resolved as Pakistan reached an agreement to share matches with Sri Lanka. As part of this arrangement, India will play their Asia Cup matches in Sri Lanka.

The highly-anticipated clash between the arch-rivals is scheduled to take place on October 15, a match that holds immense significance in the tournament. The venue for this thrilling encounter will once again be Ahmedabad. Additionally, on October 8, the hosts India will face off against the five-time champions Australia in Chennai.

England’s opening match against New Zealand presents a rematch of the 2019 final, a contest that remains memorable due to the controversial boundary count rule, which has since been discarded. In that thrilling encounter, the match went into a super over after Ben Stokes unintentionally deflected a ball from the field, resulting in four additional runs while diving to reach the crease.

Geoff Allardice, the chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), expressed his anticipation for what is hoped to be the most extraordinary Men’s Cricket World Cup to date, with millions of fans worldwide eagerly participating. Recognizing the distinctively electric atmosphere in India, Allardice expects the teams to be immersed in an unparalleled cricketing experience.

Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), expressed immense pride and honor in hosting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup across various cities in India. This presents an opportunity to showcase the rich diversity of the country. Shah acknowledged the unparalleled fervor and passion for cricket in India and emphasized the excitement both within the nation and among fans worldwide, eagerly anticipating the tournament’s return to India for the first time since 2011 when the Indian team triumphed, becoming the first to lift the trophy on home soil.