The International Cricket Council announced the much awaited final schedule of the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 on 27 June. This time ICC has been going on full throttle to make cricket world cup a huge success.
India along with seven other nations including Afghanistan, Australia, England, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa have already qualified for the CWC 2023. Remaining 2 teams will be decide from ICC cricket world cup 2023 qualifier.
A day earlier, it kicked off the tournament countdown in a spectacular fashion, with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy being launched into the stratosphere, 120,000 feet above the earth.
India’s marquee clash vs arch-rivals Pakistan being scheduled for October 15 in Ahmedabad.
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India Secures Direct Qualification
As the host nation, India enjoys the privilege of direct qualification to the Cricket World Cup 2023. This honor not only recognizes India’s rich cricketing legacy but also adds to the excitement for the passionate Indian cricket fans.
The Indian team, known for its formidable batting lineup and exceptional spin bowlers, will undoubtedly strive to make their mark on home soil.
List of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Venues and Matches
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be played on 10 different stadiums across India. These stadiums have been selected after thorough survey.
BCCI is preparing these stadiums for the grandest cricket world cup ever played.
Here is a list of different stadiums of CWC 2023:
| Stadium | Location |
|---|---|
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | Hyderabad |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | New Delhi |
| M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium | Bengaluru |
| HPCA, Dharamshala | Dharamshala |
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai |
| MCA Stadium | Pune |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata |
| M. A. Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai |
| BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
These stadiums are renowned for hosting thrilling cricket matches and have witnessed some memorable moments in the history of cricket world cup.
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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Seating Capacity: 132,000 (World’s largest cricket stadium)
Years Since Active: The stadium was originally built in 1982 and was known as Sardar Patel Stadium. It underwent major renovations and was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium in 2020.
Number of International Matches Hosted: The stadium has hosted numerous international cricket matches, including 15 Test matches, 28 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 10 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Matches Scheduled on Narendra Modi Stadium are:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 5 October | England vs New Zealand |
| 15 October | India vs Pakistan |
| 4 November | England vs Australia |
| 10 November | South Africa vs Afghanistan |
| 19 November | Final |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Location: Uppal, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Seating Capacity: 39,000
Years Since Active: The stadium was established in 2004 and has been an active cricket venue since then.
Number of International Matches Hosted: The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted 14 international cricket matches, including 5 Test matches, 7 ODIs, and 2 T20Is. It has also been a venue for Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
Upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Matches Scheduled on Rajiv Gandhi Stadium are:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 6 October | Pakistan vs Qualifier 1 |
| 9 October | New Zealand vs Qualifier 1 |
| 12 October | Pakistan vs Qualifier 2 |
HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
Location: Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India
Seating Capacity: 23,000
Years Since Active: The stadium was established in 2003 and has been an active cricket venue since then.
Number of International Matches Hosted: The HPCA Stadium has hosted 16 international cricket matches, including 1 Test, 4 ODIs and 11 T20Is.
It is known for its picturesque location in the Himalayan foothills and has become a popular venue for cricket in India.
Upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Matches Scheduled on HPCA Cricket Stadium are:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 7 October | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Day Game) |
| 10 October | England vs Bangladesh |
| 16 October | South Africa vs Qualifier 1 |
| 22 October | India vs New Zealand |
| 29 October | Australia vs New Zealand (Day Game) |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Location: Delhi, India
Seating Capacity: 41,820
Years Since Active: The stadium was originally built in 1883 and has undergone several renovations. It was formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium and was renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2019 in honor of the late Arun Jaitley, a former President of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).
Number of International Matches Hosted: The stadium has hosted several international cricket matches, including 37 Test matches, 28 ODIs, and 13 T20Is. It has been a significant venue for both domestic and international cricket in India.
Upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Matches Scheduled on Arun Jaitley Stadium are:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 7 October | South Africa vs Qualifier 2 |
| 11 October | India vs Afghanistan |
| 15 October | England vs Afghanistan |
| 25 October | Australia vs Qualifier 1 |
| 6 November | Bangladesh vs Qualifier 2 |
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Seating Capacity: 38,000
Years Since Active: The stadium was established in 1916 and has been an active cricket venue since then.
Number of International Matches Hosted: The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium has hosted 75 international cricket matches, including 35 Test matches, 34 ODIs, and 6 T20Is. It is known for its passionate cricket fans and has hosted numerous memorable encounters over the years.
Upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Matches Scheduled on M. A. Chidambaram Stadium are:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 8 October | India vs Australia |
| 14 October | New Zealand vs Bangladesh |
| 18 October | New Zealand vs Afghanistan |
| 23 October | Pakistan vs Afghanistan |
| 27 October | Pakistan vs South Africa |
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Seating Capacity: 50,000
Years Since Active: The stadium was established in 2017 and has been an active cricket venue since then.
Number of International Matches Hosted: The Ekana Cricket Stadium has hosted 19 international cricket matches, including 1 Test match, 9 ODIs and 9 T20Is. It is a relatively newer venue in Indian cricket and has been gaining prominence as a host for both domestic and international matches.
Upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Matches Scheduled on Ekana Stadium are:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 13 October | Australia vs South Africa |
| 17 October | Australia vs Qualifier 2 |
| 21 October | Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2 |
| 29 October | India vs England |
| 3 November | Qualifier 1 vs Afghanistan |
MCA Stadium, Pune
Seating Capacity: 37,406
Years Since Active: The stadium was established in 2012 and has been an active cricket venue since then.
Number of International Matches Hosted: The MCA Stadium has hosted 13 international cricket matches, including 2 Test matches, 7 ODIs, and 4 T20Is. It has also been a venue for IPL matches and has gained recognition for its modern facilities and infrastructure.
Upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Matches Scheduled on MCA Stadium are:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 19 October | India vs Bangladesh |
| 30 October | Afghanistan vs Qualifier 2 |
| 1 November | New Zealand vs South Africa |
| 8 November | England vs Qualifier 1 |
| 12 November | Australia vs Bangladesh |
M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, Bengaluru
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Seating Capacity: 38,000
Years Since Active: The stadium was established in 1969 and has been an active cricket venue since then.
Number of International Matches Hosted: The M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium has hosted 79 international cricket matches, including 25 Test matches, 38 ODIs, and 16 T20Is. It has also been a regular venue for IPL matches.
Upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Matches Scheduled on Chinnaswamy Stadium are:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 20 October | Australia vs Pakistan |
| 26 October | England vs Qualifier 2 |
| 4 November | New Zealand vs Pakistan |
| 9 November | New Zealand vs Qualifier 2 |
| 11 November | India vs Qualifier 1 |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Seating Capacity: 33,108
Years Since Active: The stadium was established in 1974 and has been an active cricket venue since then.
Number of International Matches Hosted: The Wankhede Stadium has hosted 65 international cricket matches, including 27 Test matches, 29 ODIs, and 9 T20Is. It is one of the iconic cricket stadiums in India and has hosted several memorable matches, including the final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Matches Scheduled on Wankhede Stadium are:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 21 October | England vs South Africa |
| 24 October | South Africa vs Bangladesh |
| 2 November | India vs Qualifier 2 |
| 7 November | Australia vs Afghanistan |
| 15 November | Semifinal 1 |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Seating Capacity: 66,349
Years Since Active: The stadium was established in 1864, making it one of the oldest cricket stadiums in India. It has been an active venue for cricket for over a century.
Number of International Matches Hosted: Eden Gardens has hosted numerous international cricket matches, including Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is. It is renowned for its historic significance and has witnessed several iconic moments in cricket history, including the 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup final.
Upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Matches Scheduled on Eden Gardens are:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 28 October | Qualifier 1 vs Bangladesh |
| 31 October | Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
| 5 November | India vs South Africa |
| 12 November | England vs Pakistan |
| 16 November | Semifinal 2 |
