The much-awaited Cricket World Cup 2023 is all set to start from October in India. Notably, the final ODI World Cup version that was held in India was in 2011, and it’s after a spot of 12 years that the occasion has returned to the subcontinent. A complete of 10 groups will take part within the marquee occasion, of which eight are already confirmed, and two can be determined by the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier in Zimbabwe.

The Board of Cricket Management in India (BCCI) has handed over a draft schedule for the upcoming 50-over World Cup to the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC), which mentions that the primary match will happen on October 5 between the defending champions England and the final version’s runner-up New Zealand. In the meantime, India will start their marketing campaign three days later in opposition to Australia on October 8.

It’s price mentioning that India are set to play 9 league-stage matches throughout 9 cities as per the tentative schedule. The hosts will face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 15 on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Then again, the Males in Inexperienced will play their group stage matches throughout 5 cities. Though the draft schedule doesn’t point out the venues for the semi-finals which are to be held on November 15 and 16, the summit conflict can be held in Ahmedabad on November 19.

The ICC has despatched the draft schedule ready by the Indian board to the opposite taking part international locations for suggestions earlier than they approve it or announce the ultimate fixtures for the Cricket World Cup 2023.

India’s ODI World Cup 2023 Draft Schedule:

• October 8: India vs Australia in Chennai
• October 11: India vs Afghanistan in Delhi
• October 15: India vs Pakistan in Ahmedabad
• October 19: India vs Bangladesh in Pune
• October 22: India vs New Zealand in Dharamshala
• October 29: India vs England in Lucknow
• November 2: India vs Qualifier in Mumbai
• November 5: India vs South Africa in Kolkata