Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule have not yet been announced by the relevant authorities. It will be held entirely in India in October and November 2023, marking the first time the competition has been held entirely in India. The ICC Men’s Cricket ODI World Cup 2023 will be India’s 13th edition of the 50-over ODI World Cup. For the fourth time in its history, India will host the quadrennial tournament, which will take place in 2023.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Format:
Ten teams will compete for the prestigious trophy. The format will be similar to that of the 2019 tournament in England and Wales, with a round-robin stage followed by knockouts.
In the round-robin stage, all ten teams will compete against each other once. A win earns the winning team two points in every match, while a tie earns both teams one point.
The top four teams from the elimination stage will advance to the semi-finals. The winners of the two subsequent semi-finals will compete in the final to determine the champion.
ODI World Cup 2023 Qualification:
The main qualification pathway for the tournament will be the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2020-23. The top seven teams in the CWCSL table, as well as India, who will automatically qualify as hosts, will gain direct entry into the tournament.
The top five teams from the CWCSL table, the top three teams from the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, and the top two teams from the 2023 World Cup Qualifier Play-off will then compete in the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier to determine the World Cup’s final two teams.
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Key Players to Watch in the Cricket World Cup 2023
With so many talented players taking part in the cricket world cup 2023, it can be tough to keep track of who to watch out for. However, there are a few key players who are expected to have a major impact on the tournament:
- Virat Kohli (India)
- Rohit Sharma (India)
- Steve Smith (Australia)
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
- Babar Azam (Pakistan)
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
Teams Participating in the Cricket World Cup 2023
The 10 teams participating in the cricket world cup 2023 are:
- India (Auto Qualified)
- Australia
- England
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
4 more teams will battle it out to qualify for spots in world cup 2023. These are Sri Lanka, Ireland, West indies, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman and Namibia. Each of these teams will bring their own unique style of play, strengths, and weaknesses, making for an exciting and unpredictable tournament.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Stadiums:
Although the venues have not yet been announced by the relevant authorities, the following are expected:
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi
- M Chinnaswamy, Bangalore
- MA Chidambaram, Chepauk, Chennai
- Green Park Stadium, Kanpur
- HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior
- Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
- Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad
- PCA stadium, Mohali
- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- VCA Stadium, Nagpur
- MCA Stadium, Pune
- SCA Stadium, Rajkot
- Holkar Stadium Indore
- JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
- Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
- Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Vizag
- Greenfield International Stadium, Trivandrum
5 Stadiums which could host the Final of 2023 Cricket World Cup
Since India will be hosting the 2023 Cricket World Cup on its own for the first time, excitement about hosting the Final Match has already begun. When India hosted the World Cup in association with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2011, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was chosen to host the Final Match. However, there are many options for hosting the 2023 Final Match, as many stadiums in India have been reconstructed with the latest technology, ease of access, and meeting international standards.
We anticipate that one of the following 05 stadium will get a chance to host the 2023 Cricket World Cup Final
STADIUM | SEATING CAPACITY |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 68,000 People |
Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad | 1,10,000 People |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 40,000 People |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 33,108 People |
Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Ekana, Lucknow | 50,000 People |
Cricket World Cup History :
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will be the tournament’s 13th edition. The 1st tournament was held in England in 1975. This will be India’s fourth time hosting the tournament, and the first time it will be the sole host. They previously shared the tournament’s hosting duties in 1987, 1996, and 2011.
England enters the tournament as the defending champions, having won the trophy on home soil in 2019 after defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final at Lord’s. Australia has won the Cricket World Cup five times, making them the most successful team in the tournament’s history. The tournament has been won twice by the West Indies and India, and once by England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
How to Follow the Cricket World Cup 2023
With the cricket world cup 2023 being held in India, fans from around the world will be able to follow the tournament live on their TV screens. The tournament will be broadcast on various channels, including Star Sports in India and Sky Sports in the UK.
In addition, fans can also follow the tournament online via the official ICC website, where they will be able to find live scores, match highlights, and in-depth analysis.
FAQs about the Cricket World Cup 2023:
1. When is the cricket world cup 2023 taking place?
The cricket world cup 2023 is taking place from October 9th to November 26th 2023
2. Where is the cricket world cup 2023 being held?
The cricket world cup 2023 is being held in India.
3. How many teams are participating in the cricket world cup 2023?
10 teams are participating in the cricket world cup 2023.
4. Who are the key players to watch in the cricket world cup 2023?
Some of the key players to watch in the cricket world cup 2023 include Virat Kohli, Steve Smith
5. Which country will host cricket ODI world cup 2023?
It will be held entirely in India from 9th October to 26th November 2023 marking the first time the competition has been held entirely in India.
6. Cricket World Cup Winners List?
Edition | ICC World Cup | Starting Date | Final Date | Winner Team | Runner-up Team |
13th | 2023 ODI World Cup | October | 26-11-2023 | TBD | TBD |
12th | 2019 Cricket World Cup | 30-05-2019 | 14-07-2019 | England | New Zealand |
11th | 2015 Cricket World Cup | 14-02-2015 | 29-03-2015 | Australia | New Zealand |
10th | 2011 Cricket World Cup | 19-02-2011 | 02-04-2011 | India | Sri Lanka |
9th | 2007 Cricket World Cup | 13-03-2007 | 28-04-2007 | Australia | Sri Lanka |
8th | 2003 Cricket World Cup | 09-02-2003 | 23-03-2003 | Australia | India |
7th | 1999 Cricket World Cup | 14-05-1999 | 20-06-1999 | Australia | Pakistan |
6th | 1996 Cricket World Cup | 14-02-1996 | 17-03-1996 | Sri Lanka | Australia |
5th | 1992 Cricket World Cup | 22-02-1992 | 25-03-1992 | Pakistan | England |
4th | 1987 Cricket World Cup | 08-10-1987 | 08-11-1987 | Australia | England |
3rd | 1983 5050 World Cup | 09-06-1983 | 25-06-1983 | India | West Indies |
2nd | 1979 Cricket WC | 09-06-1979 | 23-06-1979 | West Indies | England |
1st | 1975 CWC | 07-06-1975 | 21-06-1975 | West Indies | Australia |