The International Cricket Council (ICC) finally released the 2023 World Cup schedule and confirmed the dates for the tournament. The 2023 ODI World Cup will run from 5 Oct to Nov 19 and take place across Ahmedabad, Chennai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Lucknow.
A total of 45 games in 46 days will take place during the group stages with the semi-finals and finals set to have a reserve day. This is a risky call from the ICC given that the monsoons will play an active role in Oct and Nov and could impact a few games.
India vs. Pakistan on Oct 15
India will start their World Cup campaign on Oct 11 when they take on Afghanistan in Delhi. Their next match is a big one as they will take on arch-rivals Pakistan on Oct 15 in Ahmedabad.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has informed the ICC that this game will take place only if Pakistan’s government gives approval. The PCB has already requested for approval and is waiting on the government of Pakistan for an answer.
The 2023 World Cup final will take place on Nov 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.