The ICC Cricket World Cup is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited events in the world of sports. Cricket enthusiasts from all corners of the globe unite every four years to witness the clash of titans, as international cricketing teams compete for the coveted World Cup trophy. In 2023, the 13th edition of this prestigious tournament will be held, and it promises to be a cricketing extravaganza like no other. India, a nation where cricket is more than just a sport, will play host to this grand event. Let's delve into the details of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Participating Teams In The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
A total of ten teams will vie for glory in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. While the top eight teams in the world of cricket have earned an automatic berth, the remaining two spots will be determined through a qualification round. This means that not all test-playing nations are guaranteed a spot in this prestigious tournament.
- India National Cricket Team
- England National Cricket Team
- New Zealand National Cricket Team
- Australia National Cricket Team
- Bangladesh National Cricket Team
- Pakistan National Cricket Team
- South Africa National Cricket Team
- Afghanistan National Cricket Team
The defending champions, England will return to the stage to defend their title. As cricket aficionados know that the World Cup is a highly competitive event and any team regardless of their ranking has the potential to emerge victorious. It is this unpredictability that makes the tournament so captivating.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule
Get ready, cricket enthusiasts, as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule is here to deliver an action-packed lineup of matches that will have you on the edge of your seats. Brace yourselves for a marathon of 45 group-stage clashes, where each team will face off against the other nine, promising a whirlwind of thrilling moments.
The schedule, unveiled on June 27, has sent waves of excitement rippling through cricket fans worldwide, gearing them up for a series of electrifying encounters filled with skill, strategy, and the true spirit of cricket. Below, you'll find the comprehensive ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule, with timings converted to Pakistan Standard Time (PST):
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Date
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Match
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Venue
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Time (PST)
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Time (GMT)
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Thu, 05 October
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England vs New Zealand
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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Fri, 06 October
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Pakistan vs Netherlands
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sat, 07 October
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Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
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Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
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10:30 AM
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5:00 AM
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Sat, 07 October
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South Africa vs Sri Lanka
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Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sun, 08 October
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India vs Australia
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MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Mon, 09 October
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New Zealand vs Netherlands
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Tue, 10 October
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England vs Bangladesh
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Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
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10:30 AM
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5:00 AM
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Tue, 10 October
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Wed, 11 October
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India vs Afghanistan
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Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Thu, 12 October
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Australia vs South Africa
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BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Fri, 13 October
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New Zealand vs Bangladesh
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MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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10:30 AM
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5:00 AM
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Sat, 14 October
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India vs Pakistan
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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sun, 15 October
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England vs Afghanistan
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Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Mon, 16 October
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Australia vs Sri Lanka
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BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Tue, 17 October
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South Africa vs Netherlands
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Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Wed, 18 October
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New Zealand vs Afghanistan
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MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Thu, 19 October
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India vs Bangladesh
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Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Fri, 20 October
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Australia vs Pakistan
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sat, 21 October
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Netherlands vs Sri Lanka
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BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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10:30 AM
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5:00 AM
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Sat, 21 October
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England vs South Africa
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sun, 22 October
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India vs New Zealand
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Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Mon, 23 October
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Pakistan vs Afghanistan
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MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Tue, 24 October
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South Africa vs Bangladesh
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Wed, 25 October
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Australia vs Netherlands
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Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Thu, 26 October
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England vs Sri Lanka
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Fri, 27 October
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Pakistan vs South Africa
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MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sat, 28 October
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Australia vs New Zealand
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Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
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10:30 AM
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5:00 AM
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Sat, 28 October
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Netherlands vs Bangladesh
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Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sun, 29 October
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India vs England
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BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Mon, 30 October
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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka
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Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Tue, 31 October
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Pakistan vs Bangladesh
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Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Wed, 01 November
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New Zealand vs South Africa
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Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Thu, 02 November
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India vs Sri Lanka
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Fri, 03 November
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Netherlands vs Afghanistan
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BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sat, 04 November
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New Zealand vs Pakistan
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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10:30 AM
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5:00 AM
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Sat, 04 November
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England vs Australia
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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sun, 05 November
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India vs South Africa
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Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Mon, 06 November
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
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Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Tue, 07 November
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Australia vs Afghanistan
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Wed, 08 November
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England vs Netherlands
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Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Thu, 09 November
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Fri, 10 November
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South Africa vs Afghanistan
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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sat, 11 November
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Australia vs Bangladesh
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Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje
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10:30 AM
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5:00 AM
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Sat, 11 November
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England vs Pakistan
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Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sun, 12 November
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India vs Netherlands
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Wed, 15 November
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Semi-Final: 1st vs 4th
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Thu, 16 November
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Semi-Final: 2nd vs 3rd
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Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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Sun, 19 November
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Final
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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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2:00 PM
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9:30 AM
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The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule is all set to treat cricket enthusiasts to a thrilling spectacle. Get ready to witness the action unfold!
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Venues
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#
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Stadium Name
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Capacity
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City
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1
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MA Chidambaram Stadium
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50,000
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Chennai
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2
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Narendra Modi Stadium
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132,000
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Ahmedabad
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3
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HPCA Stadium
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23,000
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Dharamshala
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4
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Arun Jaitley Stadium
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41,842
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Delhi
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5
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
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40,000
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Bangalore
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6
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Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
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37,000
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Pune
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7
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Wankhede Stadium
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33,500
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Mumbai
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8
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Eden Gardens
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68,000
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Kolkata
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9
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Ekana Stadium
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50,000
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Lucknow
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10
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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
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55,000
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Hyderabad
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11
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M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
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50,000
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Chennai
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12
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Narendra Modi Stadium
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132,000
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Ahmedabad
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ICC cricket World Cup 2023 Format
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to be a thrilling spectacle, featuring teams from various cricketing powerhouses. This tournament holds a special place in India's cricket history, as the country previously hosted the World Cup in 2011 and emerged as champions.
The format of the competition is the classic 50 over one day international (ODI) cricket, providing a platform for teams to showcase their skills, tactics, and resilience. With India as the sole host this time, the nation's passion for cricket will undoubtedly shine through in every aspect of the tournament.
Summary
As we count down to the final showdown on November 19, 2023, cricket enthusiasts can prepare for a feast of cricketing action, unforgettable moments, and the crowning of a new World Cup champion. Let the games begin!