ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table & Venue Details and all you need to know

The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is the 13th edition of the tournament and is scheduled to be held in India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. Originally slated for February-March 2023, it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament features 10 national teams, and England is the defending champion. Qualification for the event was determined through the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League and a Qualifier. The final will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The total prize money for the tournament is $10 million, with the winner receiving $4 million. Star Sports Network India is the official broadcaster.

World Cup 2023 Schedule

The opening and the closing match will be played at the newly constructed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With a capacity of over 1 lakh, the stadium will provide a spectacle for the marquee clashes. The opening match will be played between the finalists of the last World Cup: New Zealand and England.

Match No.	Matches	Match Date	Match Time (IST)	Venue
Match 1	England vs New Zealand	5-Oct	2:00 PM	Ahmedabad
Match 2	Pakistan vs Netherlands	6-Oct	2:00 PM	Hyderabad
Match 3	Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	7-Oct	10:30 AM	Dharamsala
Match 4	South Africa vs Sri Lanka	7-Oct	2:00 PM	Delhi
Match 5	India vs Australia	8-Oct	2:00 PM	Chennai
Match 6	New Zealand vs Netherlands	9-Oct	2:00 PM	Hyderabad
Match 7	England vs Bangladesh	10-Oct	10:30 AM	Dharamsala
Match 8	Pakistan vs Sri Lanka	10-Oct	2:00 PM	Hyderabad
Match 9	India vs Afghanistan	11-Oct	2:00 PM	Delhi
Match 10	Australia vs South Africa	12-Oct	2:00 PM	Lucknow
Match 11	New Zealand vs Bangladesh	13-Oct	2:00 PM	Chennai
Match 12	India vs Pakistan	14-Oct	2:00 PM	Ahmedabad
Match 13	England vs Afghanistan	15-Oct	2:00 PM	Delhi
Match 14	Australia vs Sri Lanka	16-Oct	2:00 PM	Lucknow
Match 15	South Africa vs Netherlands	17-Oct	2:00 PM	Dharamsala
Match 16	New Zealand vs Afghanistan	18-Oct	2:00 PM	Chennai
Match 17	India vs Bangladesh	19-Oct	2:00 PM	Pune
Match 18	Australia vs Pakistan	20-Oct	2:00 PM	Bengaluru
Match 19	Netherlands vs Sri Lanka	21-Oct	10:30 AM	Lucknow
Match 20	England vs South Africa	21-Oct	2:00 PM	Mumbai
Match 21	India vs New Zealand	22-Oct	2:00 PM	Dharamsala
Match 22	Pakistan vs Afghanistan	23-Oct	2:00 PM	Chennai
Match 23	South Africa vs Bangladesh	24-Oct	2:00 PM	Mumbai
Match 24	Australia vs Netherlands	25-Oct	2:00 PM	Delhi
Match 25	England vs Sri Lanka	26-Oct	2:00 PM	Bengaluru
Match 26	Pakistan vs South Africa	27-Oct	2:00 PM	Chennai
Match 27	Australia vs New Zealand	28-Oct	10:30 AM	Dharamsala
Match 28	Netherlands vs Bangladesh	28-Oct	2:00 PM	Kolkata
Match 29	India vs England	29-Oct	2:00 PM	Lucknow
Match 30	Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka	30-Oct	2:00 PM	Pune
Match 31	Pakistan vs Bangladesh	31-Oct	2:00 PM	Kolkata
Match 32	New Zealand vs South Africa	1-Nov	2:00 PM	Pune
Match 33	India vs Sri Lanka	2-Nov	2:00 PM	Mumbai
Match 34	Netherlands vs Afghanistan	3-Nov	2:00 PM	Lucknow
Match 35	New Zealand vs Pakistan	4-Nov	10:30 AM	Bengaluru
Match 36	England vs Australia	4-Nov	2:00 PM	Ahmedabad
Match 37	India vs South Africa	5-Nov	2:00 PM	Kolkata
Match 38	Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka	6-Nov	2:00 PM	Delhi
Match 39	Australia vs Afghanistan	7-Nov	2:00 PM	Mumbai
Match 40	England vs Netherlands	8-Nov	2:00 PM	Pune
Match 41	New Zealand vs Sri Lanka	9-Nov	2:00 PM	Bengaluru
Match 42	South Africa vs Afghanistan	10-Nov	2:00 PM	Ahmedabad
Match 43	Australia vs Bangladesh	11-Nov	10:30 AM	Pune
Match 44	England vs Pakistan	11-Nov	2:00 PM	Kolkata
Match 45	India vs Netherlands	12-Nov	2:00 PM	Bengaluru
1st Semi-Final	T.B.C. vs T.B.C.	15-Nov	2:00 PM	Mumbai
2nd Semi-Final	T.B.C. vs T.B.C.	16-Nov	2:00 PM	Kolkata
Final	T.B.C. vs T.B.C.	19-Nov	2:00 PM	Ahmedabad

World Cup 2023 Venue Details

The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will showcase matches in 10 prominent venues across India, including Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata. These venues have undergone significant renovations and upgrades to ensure a top-notch cricketing experience. In addition to these main venues, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram have been selected to host warm-up matches from September 29 to October 3, 2023. These venues will not only provide world-class facilities but also contribute to the vibrant cricketing atmosphere expected during this prestigious tournament.

Venue	Seating Capacity
Narendra Modi Stadium	1,32,000
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium	40,000
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium	50,000
Arun Jaitley Stadium	41,842
HPCA Stadium	23,000
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium	55,000
Eden Gardens	66,000
Ekana Cricket Stadium	55,000
Wankhede Stadium	32,000
MCA Stadium	37,406

ICC Guidelines for pitches for the Cricket World Cup 2023

For the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued specific guidelines to the pitch curators regarding the preparation of pitches. These guidelines aim to create a more balanced and competitive playing environment, addressing the increasing dominance of batsmen in modern cricket.

Here are the key aspects of the pitch guidelines for the World Cup 2023:

1. Increased Boundary Dimensions: One of the notable changes is the requirement to increase the boundary dimensions. The ICC has asked curators to set boundaries at a minimum distance of more than 70 meters. This change is intended to make it harder for batsmen to hit boundaries consistently and provide an advantage to bowlers.
2. More Grass on Pitches: The curators have been instructed to leave more grass on the pitches. This decision is motivated by the desire to reduce the impact of dew during evening matches. Dew makes it challenging for spinners to grip the ball and gives an advantage to fast bowlers. With more grass on the pitch, seamers can exploit the conditions, leading to a more balanced contest between bat and ball.
3. Balanced Playing Conditions: By implementing these changes, the ICC aims to reduce the undue advantage that winning the toss can provide. In conditions with significant dew, teams that win the toss often choose to bowl first to take advantage of the wet ball during the second innings. These pitch guidelines aim to minimize this advantage and promote fair competition.
4. Enhancing the Role of Pacers: With increased grass on the pitches, fast bowlers are expected to have a greater impact. Even if spinners struggle to find turn, seamers can use the grassy pitches to their advantage, providing an interesting dynamic to the matches.
5. True Surfaces: The guidelines also seek to ensure that the pitches offer true and consistent bounce, which is essential for quality cricket matches.

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