ICC World Cup has always been people’s source of relief from stress and daily routines worldwide, especially Asians, who enthrall cricket like no other sport. However, World Cup cricket matches also become stressful sometimes for cricket enthusiasts. But deep down, everyone knows that winning and losing are parts of the game. The active participation of people worldwide in social media memes and discussions makes these matches more exciting.
ICC T20 World Cup 2022 was a rollercoaster of emotions for every cricket fan as we witnessed astonishing performances of the teams, especially Pakistan, England, India, and New Zealand. The matches kept everyone exhilarated till the finals. The final was held between Pakistan and England, a nail-biting match for both countries’ fans. Both teams showed brilliant performances against one another, but eventually, team England lifted the Trophy with their outstanding performance. People have eagerly awaited the Cricket World Cup 2023 since then; now, it’s time.
Luckily, ICC is back with all the excitement and thrillers to give us butterflies and chills in the stomach. The event will start on 5 October 2023, with the Cricket World Cup opening ceremony, and the final is scheduled for 9 November 2023. India is hosting the World Cup matches this time, and the teams have already arrived there. Since Pakistanis could not have good memories from Asia Cup 2023, people have high expectations from the team and captains in this year’s World Cup. So, prepare yourself for another electrifying ride of the most anticipated ICC World Cup under the captaincy of Babar Azam.
In this blog, let’s explore some significant factors that everyone must know about World Cup 2023.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule
If you are a cricket, you must know the dates and timings of every Cricket World Cup match because you do not want to miss a single one. Here’s the complete schedule of every match you should at least skim before the World Cup starts. The first match will occur between England and New Zealand on October 15 in Ahmedabad, India, followed by Pakistan vs Netherlands on October 6 in Hyderabad. The series will continue, and the matches will happen almost every day until the finals on November 19, 2023.
So, explore the cricket schedule, mark your calendars, and plan to watch the thrilling games between different teams with your mates or family. This Cricket World Cup is going to keep you on the edge of your seats.
| Match
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Date
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Time
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| England vs New Zealand | October 5 | 2:00 PM
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| Pakistan vs Netherlands | October 6 | 2:00 PM
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| Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | October 7 | 10:30 AM
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| South Africa vs Sri Lanka | October 7 | 2:00 PM
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| India vs Australia
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October 8
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2:00 PM |
| New Zealand vs Netherlands | October 9 | 2:00 PM
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| England vs Bangladesh | October 10 | 10:30 AM
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| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | October 10 | 2:00 PM
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| India vs Afghanistan | October 11 | 2:00 PM
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| Australia vs South Africa | October 12 | 2:00 PM
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| New Zealand vs Bangladesh | October 13 | 2:00 PM
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| India vs Pakistan | October 14 | 2:00 PM
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| England vs Afghanistan | October 15 | 2:00 PM
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| Australia vs Sri Lanka | October 16 | 2:00 PM
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| South Africa vs Netherlands | October 17 | 2:00 PM
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| New Zealand vs Afghanistan | October 18 | 2:00 PM
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| India vs Bangladesh | October 19 | 2:00 PM
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| Australia vs Pakistan | October 20 | 2:00 PM
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| Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | October 21 | 10:30 AM
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| England vs South Africa | October 21 | 2:00 PM
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| India vs New Zealand | October 22 | 2:00 PM
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| Pakistan vs Afghanistan | October 23 | 2:00 PM
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| South Africa vs Bangladesh | October 24 | 2:00 PM
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| Australia vs Netherlands | October 25 | 2:00 PM
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| England vs Sri Lanka | October 26 | 2:00 PM
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| Pakistan vs South Africa | October 27 | 2:00 PM
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| Australia vs New Zealand | October 28 | 10:30 AM
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| Netherlands vs Bangladesh | October 28 | 2:00 PM |
| India vs England | October 29 | 2:00 PM
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| Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | October 30 | 2:00 PM
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| Pakistan vs Bangladesh | October 31 | 2:00 PM
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| New Zealand vs South Africa | November 1 | 2:00 PM
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| India vs Sri Lanka | November 2 | 2:00 PM
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| Netherlands vs Afghanistan | November 3 | 2:00 PM
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| New Zealand vs Pakistan | November 4 | 10:30 AM
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| England vs Australia | November 4 | 2:00 PM
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| India vs South Africa | November 5 | 2:00 PM
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| Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | November 6 | 2:00 PM
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| Australia vs Afghanistan | November 7 | 2:00 PM
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| England vs Netherlands | November 8 | 2:00 PM
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| New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | November 9 | 2:00 PM
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| South Africa vs Afghanistan | November 10 | 2:00 PM
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| Australia vs Bangladesh | November 11 | 10:30 AM
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| England vs Pakistan | November 11 | 2:00 PM
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| India vs Netherlands | November 12 | 2:00 PM
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| Semi Final 1 | November 15 | 2:00 PM |
| Semi Final 2 | November 16 | 2:00 PM |
| Final | November 19 | 2:00 PM |
Grounds of Champions – ICC World Cup 2023 Venue
As India will host the 2023 ICC World Cup, all the matches will occur in different cities of India. So, grab your Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets to enjoy all your favourite matches on the spot. Here is the complete list of venues where the matches will take place:
- MA Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai
- Arun Jaitley Stadium – New Delhi
- Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium – Hyderabad
- Wankhede – Mumbai
- Eden Gardens – Kolkata
- Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad
- HPCA Stadium – Dharamshala
- Ekana Stadium – Lucknow
- Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bangalore
- MCA Stadium – Pune
Cricket World Cup Warm Up Matches
The warm-up cricket matches are significant for every team to let them prepare for the World Cup. These matches were also scheduled in India from September 29 to October 3. Multiple matches occurred between different teams in different cities. For instance, three matches occurred on 29th September: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Pakistan vs New Zealand, and South Africa vs Afghanistan.
Here is the complete schedule of the warm-up matches that went on till 3rd of October:
| Teams | Date | Time | Venue |
| New Zealand vs Pakistan | Sep 29 | 2:00 PM | Hyderabad |
| Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Sep 29 | 2:00 PM | Guwahati |
| South Africa vs Afghanistan | Sep 29 | 2:00 PM | Thiruvananthapuram |
| India vs England | Sep 30 | 2:00 PM | Guwahati |
| Australia vs Netherlands | Sep 30 | 2:00 PM | Thiruvananthapuram |
| England vs Bangladesh | Oct 2 | 2:00 PM | Guwahati |
| New Zealand vs South Africa | Oct 2 | 2:00 PM | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Pakistan vs Australia | Oct 3 | 2:00 PM | Hyderabad |
| India vs Netherlands | Oct 3 | 2:00 PM | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Oct 3 | 2:00 PM | Guwahati |
ICC World Cup 2023 Broadcasting and Streaming Platforms
Who would want to miss the match of their favourite teams? If you have not got the chance to witness the Cricket World Cup 2023 live in stadium, you can still watch all the matches from your home. Here is the list of broadcasting and streaming channels for live matches:
| Territory | Broadcasting Channels | Online Streaming Platforms |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, ASports, Ten Sports | ARY Zap, Daraz Mobile App, Tamasha App |
| Sri Lanka | Siyatha TV | sirasatv.lk |
| USA | Willow TV | ESPN+ |
| New Zealand/UK | Sky Sports | SkySports |
| India | Star Network | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Canada | Willow TV | Hotstar |
| Bangladesh | GTV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Kayo |
Final Words
As the World Cup matches are about to begin in less than 24 hours, people cannot hold their excitement. The stadiums have been set and the grounds are anticipated for the teams to arrive and leave everyone in awe with their performances. Although the Cricket World Cup is a source of entertainment, for some people, it is a feeling. People are impatiently counting the days to cherish every moment of the tournament and watch the matches with their loved ones.
The whole cricket fandom is ready to witness the entire series of matches, starting from 5 October, till the finals and is curious to know who will be this Cricket World Cup qualifiers. Let’s support our team and hope for them to lift up the cup this year.
