the schedule for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The tournament is set to begin on October 5, 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India 1. The opening match will be played between defending champions England and last edition runners-up New Zealand .
The tournament will feature a total of 10 teams competing for the World Cup 2023 trophy and a massive cash prize 2. The teams will play against each other for a total of 45 league matches in a round-robin format. The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, which will be played in Mumbai on November 15 and in Kolkata on November 16 . The semi-finals and the final will have reserve days .
The tournament will be played across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final . The other nine venues are Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune . Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram will join Hyderabad in hosting the practice games .
Here is a list of some of the upcoming matches:
| Match | Date | Time (UTC) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs New Zealand | October 5, 2023 | 08:30:00 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Pakistan vs Netherlands | October 6, 2023 | 08:30:00 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | October 7, 2023 | 05:00:00 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| South Africa vs Sri Lanka | October 7, 2023 | 08:30:00 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of matches. You can find more information about upcoming matches and their schedules by visiting the official ICC website .