ICC World Cup 2023: We are in the World Cup year and the excitement for the mega event has already taken its toll on every cricket lover. The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will take place in India and as per all the rumours, reports and statements, it is learned that the event will be played from 5th October.
For the first time since 2011, ICC World Cup returns to India as 10 teams will be in action in 48 matches for the crown of cricket. Out of 10 teams, 8 have made a direct entry into the tournament due to their performances in the ICC ODI Super League while the remaining two teams will be decided after the Qualifiers, which will take place in June in Zimbabwe.
The 8 teams that have qualified are India, Australia, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Pakistan, England, Bangladesh and South Africa. Whereas two among USA and UAE, West Indies, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Scotland, Oman, Nepal and Ireland will be head to India for the main tournament.
The official schedule for the ICC World Cup 2023 is likely to be released in the coming days but as per the media reports BCCI has shortlisted Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, Rajkot, Bengaluru, Delhi, Indore, Mohali, Guwahati and Hyderabad as the prime venues for the tournament.
In the latest development as per the reports in Danik Jagran, it is learned that the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad whereas India vs England is likely to be played at Lucknow. India and Australia at the ICC World Cup 2023 will be playing at Chennai
The reports also suggested that the first match of the tournament will be played between Australia and New Zealand whereas Pakistan will play the majority of their matches in Chennai and Hyderabad. It is also learned that Ekana Stadium in Lahore is expected to host at least 5 games.
ICC World Cup 2023: Major updates about World Cup 2023
Here are the major updates about ICC World Cup 2023 as per Danik Jagraon
– First match will be between AUS vs NZ.
– Pakistan to play the majority of matches in Chennai & Hyderabad
– IND vs PAK at Ahmedabad
– IND vs ENG at Lucknow
– IND vs AUS at Chennai
– Lucknow to host 5 matches