In Ahmedabad, the Men’s 50 Over World Cup will begin and end in 2023. Based on available information, it appears that the first match of the tournament is scheduled to take place on October 5 between England and New Zealand. Additionally, it seems that the final match is also set to occur at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera on November 19.
Based on credible sources, it has been determined that India’s initial match is scheduled against Australia and is highly probable to take place in Chennai. The highly-anticipated game versus Pakistan is scheduled for October 15, a Sunday, similar to the final match on November 19.
The schedule for the upcoming cricket matches is anticipated to be released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) subsequent to the conclusion of the current Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The BCCI will obtain formal approval from all relevant parties prior to releasing the schedule. The BCCI, being the host, possesses the ultimate authority to determine the dates and venues.
According to Cricbuzz, Pakistan has consented to visit India for the World Cup despite the ongoing standoff and ambiguity surrounding the Asia Cup. However, it appears that Pakistan has raised some apprehensions.The PCB is believed to have concerns about playing the upcoming match against India in Ahmedabad. This is speculated to be a possible reason for the recent visit of PCB Chairman Najam Sethi to the ICC office in Dubai.
The PCB chief has expressed a desire for alterations to the match venues in India, seemingly as a means of preserving face, after having previously agreed to participate in the quadrennial championship. The intelligence has gathered that the PCB has consented to hold the final in Ahmedabad, provided that their team qualifies for the championship match.
According to the current tentative schedule, Pakistan’s matches are scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has allocated venues in the Southern Zone for the majority of Pakistan’s matches. Chennai, known for its peaceful hosting and sportsmanlike audience, has been granted additional matches.
The designated venues for the event include Ahmedabad and the three south centers, as well as Kolkata, Delhi, Indore, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Rajkot, Raipur, and Mumbai. Mohali and Nagpur, however, are not included in the list. There is a high probability that the Wankhede stadium located in Mumbai will host a semifinal match. Based on the league structure, it can be inferred that every team will participate in nine games. As a result, it is highly likely that each center will have the opportunity to host an India game, if not all of them.
The World Cup will consist of 10 teams and 48 games. India, England, Australia, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have qualified for the championship, and South Africa has recently received a direct entry.
The remaining positions for the upcoming tournament will be determined by a qualifying tournament taking place in Zimbabwe during June and July. The tournament will feature former champions West Indies and Sri Lanka, as well as the Netherlands, Ireland, Nepal, Oman, Scotland, UAE, and host country Zimbabwe.