The ICC ODI World Cup is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the cricketing calendar, and the 2023 edition promises to be one of the biggest yet. The tournament will be hosted by India, and fans from all over the world are eagerly awaiting the World Cup 2023 schedule, which has now been announced.
The tournament will begin on 9th February 2023, with the final scheduled for 26th March 2023. A total of 10 teams will participate in the tournament, with each team playing against each other in a round-robin format. The top four teams at the end of the group stage will progress to the semi-finals, with the winners of the semi-finals progressing to the final.
One of the most exciting aspects of the tournament is the venues that will host the matches. From the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the tournament will take place in some of India’s most iconic cricket grounds. Other venues that will host matches include the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and the PCA Stadium in Mohali.
The Narendra Modi Stadium, which recently underwent a major renovation, will host the final of the tournament. The stadium has a seating capacity of over 100,000 and is the largest cricket stadium in the world. It is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and will also host the opening match of the tournament.
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, which has a seating capacity of around 33,000, will host some of the most high-profile matches in the tournament, including the semi-finals. The stadium has a rich history, having hosted the 2011 World Cup final, which India won.
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, which has a seating capacity of around 38,000, is known for its lively atmosphere and is often referred to as the “Chinnaswamy cauldron.” The stadium has hosted several high-profile matches in the past, including the 2016 World Twenty20 final.
The Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which has a seating capacity of around 68,000, is one of the most iconic cricket grounds in the world. The stadium has a rich history, having hosted several high-profile matches, including the 1987 World Cup final.
The PCA Stadium in Mohali, which has a seating capacity of around 26,000, is located in the northern state of Punjab and is known for its lively atmosphere. The stadium has hosted several high-profile matches in the past, including the 2011 World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan.
Overall, the World Cup 2023 schedule promises to be an exciting one, with some of the best teams in the world battling it out in some of India’s most iconic cricket venues. Fans from all over the world will be eagerly awaiting the tournament, which promises to be one of the biggest and best in the history of the game.