There is absolutely no denying that the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 is the biggest and the most-awaited competition of the ongoing year. The much-anticipated tournament is just a handful of months away. The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be held in India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. The upcoming World Cup will feature a total of 10 teams.
India, as the host nation, has secured direct qualification, along with Afghanistan, Australia, England, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands. Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have played the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifiers to get a position in the World Cup.
Here is the list of information including the 2023 Cricket World Cup schedule, venues, past winners, and the best accommodations for stay:
World Cup 2023 Schedule
There are a total of 48 matches to be played which also includes four quarter-finals to be played amongst the top 8 teams, two semi-finals and a final. Here is the list of matches to be played in the world cup:
Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
October 5 | England vs New Zealand | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
October 6 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
October 7 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Dharamsala | 10:30 AM |
October 7 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Delhi | 2:00 PM |
October 8 | India vs Australia | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
October 9 | New Zealand vs Netherlands | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
October 10 | England vs Bangladesh | Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
October 11 | India vs Afghanistan | Delhi | 2:00 PM |
October 12 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
October 13 | Australia vs South Africa | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
October 14 | England vs Afghanistan | Delhi | 10:30 AM |
October 14 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
October 15 | India vs Pakistan | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
October 16 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
October 17 | South Africa vs Netherlands | Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
October 18 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
October 19 | India vs Bangladesh | Pune | 2:00 PM |
October 20 | Australia vs Pakistan | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
October 21 | England vs South Africa | Mumbai | 10:30 AM |
October 21 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
October 22 | India vs New Zealand | Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
October 23 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
October 24 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
October 25 | Australia vs Netherlands | Delhi | 2:00 PM |
October 26 | England vs Sri Lanka | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
October 27 | Pakistan vs South Africa | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
October 28 | Netherlands vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 10:30 AM |
October 28 | Australia vs New Zealand | Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
October 29 | India vs England | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
October 30 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Pune | 2:00 PM |
October 31 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
November 1 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Pune | 2:00 PM |
November 2 | India vs Sri Lanka | Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
November 3 | Netherlands vs Afghanistan | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
November 4 | England vs Australia | Ahmedabad | 10:30 AM |
November 4 | New Zealand vs Pakistan | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
November 5 | India vs South Africa | Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
November 6 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Delhi | 2:00 PM |
November 7 | Australia vs Afghanistan | Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
November 8 | England vs Netherlands | Pune | 2:00 PM |
November 9 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
November 10 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
November 11 | India vs Netherlands | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
November 12 | England vs Pakistan | Kolkata | 10:30 AM |
November 12 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Pune | 2:00 PM |
November 15 | Semifinal 1 | Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
November 16 | Semifinal 2 | Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
November 19 | Final | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
India’s World Cup 2023 Tentative Schedule
India will play 9 group matches before the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals. Here is the list of matches to be played by India:
Date | Opponent | Venue |
Oct 8 | Australia | Chennai |
Oct 11 | Afghanistan | Delhi |
Oct 14 | Pakistan | Ahmedabad |
Oct 19 | Bangladesh | Pune |
Oct 22 | New Zealand | Dharamsala |
Oct 29 | England | Lucknow |
Nov 2 | Sri Lanka | Mumbai |
Nov 5 | South Africa | Kolkata |
Nov 11 | Netherlands | Bengaluru |
ICC World Cup 2023 Tournament Venues
ICC World Cup 2023 will be held in 10 cities in India. The Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets are available on the official websites and apps. Here is the list of Cricket World Cup 2023 stadiums with the cities and places to stay:
Cities | Venues | Nearby Accommodations |
Ahmedabad | Narendra Modi Stadium | Hotels in Ahmedabad |
Bengaluru | M Chinnaswamy Stadium | Hotels in Bengaluru |
Chennai | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Hotels in Chennai |
Delhi | Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium | Hotels in Delhi |
Dharamsala | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | Hotels in Dharamshala |
Lucknow | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | Hotels in Lucknow |
Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | Hotels in Hyderabad |
Pune | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | Hotels in Pune |
Kolkata | Eden Gardens | Hotels in Kolkata |
Mumbai | Wankhede Stadium | Hotels in Mumbai |
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Tickets
Fans have been eagerly waiting for tickets to the most anticipated cricket event in 2023. According to multiple sources, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets will soon be available online for purchase and can be booked from August 10, 2023. Cricket enthusiasts will be able to pre-book their tickets by using the official website of the ICC Cricket World Cup.
The price of the tickets is said to range from Rs.500 to Rs.10,000 per ticket. The price will vary depending on multiple factors like the venue and the weightage the match holds.
How to Buy
- Online: The tickets will be able for purchase online and offline, however, the majority of tickets are expected to be sold online. The tickets will be available on the official website of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Additionally, the tickets can also be booked through popular platforms like Bookmyshow, Paytm Insiders and Paytm. According to sources, the tickets are most likely to be available for purchase from 10th August 2023.
- Offline: The Cricket World Cup Tickets will also be available offline at different venues. The venues are yet to be announced.
How to Book ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets
You can book the tickets online by following these steps:
Step 1: Open the Book My Show app or go to the website. Register yourself on the app.
Step 2: Click on the cricket matches or ICC World Cup 2023 option.
Step 3: You will see the list of all the matches for the tournament on the screen.
Step 4: There are sorting options according to the venues, matches, and teams.
Step 5: Select the match you want to book tickets for and the number of tickets.
Step 6: Select the category of the ticket like stands, or VIP boxes, etc. and click the “Book” button.
Step 7: If there is a waiting for the tickets, then you will redirected to a queue to wait. You will receive your tickets on the app and e-mail after the confirmation.
ODI Cricket World Cup Winners List from 1975 to 2019
Here is the list of all the past winners of the ODI Cricket World Cup held from 1975 to 2019. Also read about the host country, runner-up, results, man of the final match and the man of the series.
Year | Host Country | Winner | Runner-up | Result | Man of the Series |
1975 | England | West Indies | Australia | West Indies won by 17 runs | Clive Lloyd (Man of the Final Match) |
1979 | England | West Indies | England | West Indies won by 92 runs | Viv Richards (Man of the Final Match) |
1983 | England | India | West Indies | India won by 43 runs | Mohinder Amarnath (Man of the Final Match) |
1987 | India and Pakistan | Australia | England | Australia won by 7 runs | David Boon (Man of the Final Match) |
1992 | Australia and New Zealand | Pakistan | England | Pakistan won by 22 runs | Martin Crowe |
1996 | Pakistan and India | Sri Lanka | Australia | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets | Sanath Jayasuriya |
1999 | England | Australia | Pakistan | Australia won by 8 wickets | Lance Klusener |
2003 | South Africa | Australia | India | Australia won by 125 runs | Sachin Tendulkar |
2007 | West Indies | Australia | Sri Lanka | Australia won by 53 runs | Glenn McGrath |
2011 | India and Bangladesh | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 6 wickets | Yuvraj Singh |
2015 | Australia and New Zealand | Australia | New Zealand | Australia won by 7 wickets | Mitchell Starc |
2019 | England and Wales | England | New Zealand | The match tied after regular play and a super over; England won on a boundary count | Kane Williamson |
2023 | India | – | – | – |
FAQs
Q. When will the 2023 World Cup start?
A. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will start on October 5, 2023. The inauguration will take place in Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Q. Where is the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 scheduled to happen?
A. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is scheduled to happen in India.
Q. How many matches will be played in the 2023 CWC?
A. There are a total of 48 matches to be played which also includes four quarter-finals to be played amongst the top 8 teams, two semi-finals and a final to be played on Sunday last week of November.
Q. How can I watch the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
A. The Cricket World Cup live telecasts will be available on TV channels, and broadcasting apps. Some websites will also provide the live scores, Cricket World Cup points table, and other related information to keep the audience up to date with the statistics.
Q. How many matches will India play in Cricket World Cup 2023?
A. India will play 9 group matches before the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals.
Q. Who won the first-ever Cricket World Cup in 1975?
A. West Indies won the world cup in 1975, hosted by England.
Q. When was the first ICC Cricket World Cup started?
A. The first World Cup was organized in England in June 1975.
Q. Where will the 2023 Cricket World Cup be hosted?
A. The Cricket World Cup 2023 will be held in India.
Q. Which country hosted the 2015 Cricket World Cup?
A. It was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand from 14 February to 29 March 2015.
Q. Which country hosted the 2019 Cricket World Cup?
A. The 2019 Cricket World Cup started on 30 May and was hosted by England and Wales.
Q. How many times did India win the Cricket World Cup (ODI)?
A. India has won the ODI world cup twice in 1983 and 2011 respectively.
Q. How many times did India win the Women’s Cricket World Cup?
A. India has reached the final of the Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup twice but never won.
Q. Who has taken the most number of wickets in the Cricket World Cup?
A. Australian player Glenn McGrath holds the record for taking the most number of wickets (71) in World Cup history. McGrath has played 3 world cups (1996-2007).
Q. When was the first Cricket World Cup in India held?
A. The 1987 ODI World Cup was jointly hosted by India and Pakistan, with matches played across both countries. The T20 Cricket World Cup was first hosted by India in 2007.
Q. Which teams qualified in the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifiers 2023?
A. Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have qualified for the World Cup 2023 after playing the qualifiers. India, Australia, England, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
Q. Which country has won the Cricket World Cup the maximum number of times?
A. Australia is the most successful team in the competition’s history, winning five tournaments and finishing as runner-up twice.
Q. Who will host the next Cricket World Cup in 2027?
A. It is scheduled to be hosted in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in October–November 2027.
This post was last modified on 20-Nov-2023