The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the sporting calendar. The tournament, which is held every four years, brings together the top cricket teams from around the world, all competing for the prestigious title of world champions.
The 13th edition of the men’s Cricket World Cup, The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, is set to be hosted by India in the months of October and November 2023. This landmark tournament marks the first time that the entire event will be held in India, despite the country partially hosting the 1987, 1996, and 2011 editions. The original dates for the tournament were set for February 9th to March 26th, 2023, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the dates were rescheduled. Ten of the world’s top cricket teams will compete in this epic tournament. This comprehensive post will provide you with all the essential details, including the ICC World Cup 2023 schedule, timetable, team information, venue details, PDF downloads, point tables, and winning predictions.
The event can mark the first time that India has hosted the tournament on its own when having co-hosted previous tournament tournaments in 1987 (with Pakistan), 1996 (with West Pakistan and Ceylon), and 2011 (with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh).
ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Schedule
| Date | Time (IST) | Match Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 October 2023 | 14:00 | England vs New Zealand | Ahmedabad |
| 06 October 2023 | 14:00 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Hyderabad |
| 07 October 2023 | 10:30 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Dharamsala |
| 07 October 2023 | 14:00 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Delhi |
| 08 October 2023 | 14:00 | India vs Australia | Chennai |
| 09 October 2023 | 14:00 | New Zealand vs Netherlands | Hyderabad |
| 10 October 2023 | 10:30 | England vs Bangladesh | Dharamsala |
| 10 October 2023 | 14:00 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Hyderabad |
| 11 October 2023 | 14:00 | India vs Afghanistan | Delhi |
| 12 October 2023 | 14:00 | Australia vs South Africa | Lucknow |
| 13 October 2023 | 14:00 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Chennai |
| 14 October 2023 | 14:00 | India vs Pakistan | Ahmedabad |
| 15 October 2023 | 14:00 | England vs Afghanistan | Delhi |
| 16 October 2023 | 14:00 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Lucknow |
| 17 October 2023 | 14:00 | South Africa vs Netherlands | Dharamsala |
| 18 October 2023 | 14:00 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai |
| 19 October 2023 | 14:00 | India vs Bangladesh | Pune |
| 20 October 2023 | 14:00 | Australia vs Pakistan | Bengaluru |
| 21 October 2023 | 10:30 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | Lucknow |
| 21 October 2023 | 14:00 | England vs South Africa | Mumbai |
| 22 October 2023 | 14:00 | India vs New Zealand | Dharamsala |
| 23 October 2023 | 14:00 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Chennai |
| 24 October 2023 | 14:00 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Mumbai |
| 25 October 2023 | 14:00 | Australia vs Netherlands | Delhi |
| 26 October 2023 | 14:00 | England vs Sri Lanka | Bengaluru |
| 27 October 2023 | 14:00 | Pakistan vs South Africa | Chennai |
| 28 October 2023 | 10:30 | Australia vs New Zealand | Dharamsala |
| 28 October 2023 | 14:00 | Netherlands vs Bangladesh | Kolkata |
| 29 October 2023 | 14:00 | India vs England | Not Released |
| 30 October 2023 | 14:00 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Pune |
| 31 October 2023 | 14:00 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Kolkata |
| 01 November 2023 | 14:00 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Pune |
| 02 November 2023 | 14:00 | India vs Sri Lanka | Mumbai |
| 03 November 2023 | 14:00 | Netherlands vs Afghanistan | Lucknow |
| 04 November 2023 | 10:30 | New Zealand vs Pakistan | Bengaluru |
| 04 November 2023 | 14:00 | England vs Australia | Ahmedabad |
| 05 November 2023 | 14:00 | India vs South Africa | Kolkata |
| 06 November 2023 | 14:00 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Delhi |
| 07 November 2023 | 14:00 | Australia vs Afghanistan | Mumbai |
| 08 November 2023 | 14:00 | England vs Netherlands | Pune |
| 09 November 2023 | 14:00 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Bengaluru |
| 10 November 2023 | 14:00 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad |
| 11 November 2023 | 10:30 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Pune |
| 11 November 2023 | 14:00 | England vs Pakistan | Kolkata |
| 12 November 2023 | 14:00 | India vs Netherlands | Bengaluru |
| 15 November 2023 | 14:00 | 1st Semi-Final (1st v 4th) | Mumbai |
| 16 November 2023 | 14:00 | 2nd Semi-Final (2nd v 3rd) | Kolkata |
| 19 November 2023 | 14:00 | Final | Ahmedabad |
ICC World Cup 2023 Qualification Process
As with the previous edition, the tournament will feature ten teams. The main route for qualification will be the 2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League tournament.
The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup presents a formidable challenge for teams seeking to showcase their skills on the global stage. The top seven sides, alongside hosts India, will earn automatic qualification from the thirteen competitors in the Super League. This leaves the remaining five teams and five Associate sides to compete in the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, where only two teams will secure their spot in the final tournament. The journey to the Cricket World Cup is fraught with excitement and uncertainty, as teams strive to earn their place among the world’s best.
| Means of qualification | Date | Venue | Berths | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host nation | — | — | 1 | India |
| 2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League | 30 July 2020 – 31 May 2023 | Various | 7 | 1. Afghanistan 2. Australia 3. Bangladesh 4. England 5. Pakistan 6. New Zealand 7. South Africa |
| 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier | 18 June – 9 July 2023 | Zimbabwe | 2 | Sri Lanka Netherlands |
| Total | 10 |
ICC World Cup 2023 Teams
Like the previous seasons this season the tournament will feature ten teams, India is qualified due to the host nation.
Here are the participating nations in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
- India – Host Nations
- England
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Netherlands
- Bangladesh
ICC World Cup 2023 Venue
ICC World Cup 2023 season 13 is hosted by India this time. It will be the very first time that the entire series will be played in India. A total of 13 stadiums were selected for the 2023 ICC World Cup. Below is the list of stadiums where the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played. two stadiums are confirmed for the warm-up matches of ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
| S. No | Stadium name | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai |
| 2 | Eden Gardens | Kolkata |
| 3 | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi |
| 4 | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru |
| 5 | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai |
| 6 | Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad |
| 7 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
| 8 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | Hyderabad |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | Dharamsala |
| 10 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | Pune |
| 11 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Guwahati |
| 12 | Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram |
Winners
Below are the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winners from 1975 to 2023.
| Year | Host | Final Match playing Team | Result |
| 1975 | England | West Indies vs Australia | West Indies won by 17 runs |
| 1979 | England | West Indies vs England | West Indies won by 92 runs |
| 1983 | England | India vs West Indies | India won by 43 runs |
| 1987 | India | Australia vs England | Australia won by 7 runs |
| 1992 | Australia and New Zealand | Pakistan vs England | Pakistan won by 22 runs |
| 1996 | Pakistan India and Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka vs Australia | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
| 1999 | England | Australia vs Pakistan | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 2003 | South Africa | Australia vs India | Australia won by 125 runs |
| 2007 | West Indies | Australiavs Sri Lanka | Australia won by 53 runs |
| 2011 | India Bangladesh and Sri Lanka | India vs Sri Lanka | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2015 | Australia and New Zealand | Australia vs New Zealand | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 2019 | England | England Vs New Zealand | England won in Super Over |
Summary
| Host | INDIA |
|---|---|
| Format | ODI (One Day International) 50 Overs Match |
| Selection Procedure | Round-robin in the Group stage total of 45 matches and Knockout for the final 4 teams total of 9 matches |
| Opening Match | 05 October 2023 |
| Semi-Final 1 | 15 November 2023 |
| Semi-Final 2 | 16 November 2023 |
| Final Match | 19 November 2023 |
| Participants Team | 10 |
| Total Matches played | 48 |
FAQs Related to the ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule
Which country will host the ICC World Cup 2023?
India will host the 2023 Cricket World Cup in October and November
Which teams are going to play in the ICC World Cup 2023?
The countries which are selected are India, England, New Zealand, Australia, Netherlands, Bangladesh, South Africa, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the West Indies.
Will Pakistan host any World Cup?
Ye the country Pakistan will host the Asia Cup 2023 and triangular series in February 2025 in the lead-up to the ICC.
