The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It is scheduled to be hosted by India from 5 October to 19 November 2023
Format of Cricket World Cup-2023
The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing against each other once. The top four teams on the points table will then qualify for the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be followed by the final, which will be played on November 19, 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Prize Money
| Stage | Teams | Prize money (US$) | Total (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Runner-up | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Losing semi-finalists | 2 | $800,000 | $1,600,000 |
| Winner of each league stage match | 10 | $40,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Teams that do not pass the league stage | 6 | $100,000 | $600,000 |
| Total | $10,000,000 |
Teams of Cricket World Cup-2023
Ten teams will participate in the 2023 Cricket World Cup:
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- India
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
Venues of Cricket World Cup-2023
The 2023 Cricket World Cup will be played at 10 venues across India:
Favorites
The defending champions England are the favorites to win the 2023 Cricket World Cup. They have a very strong team, with a good balance of batting and bowling. Other teams that will be challenging for the title include India, Australia, and New Zealand.
Players to watch out
Some of the players to watch out for in the 2023 Cricket World Cup include:
- Joe Root (England)
- Steve Smith (Australia)
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
- Virat Kohli (India)
- Babar Azam (Pakistan)
- Ravichandran Ashwin (India)
- Pat Cummins (Australia)
- Trent Boult (New Zealand)
- Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
- Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
Group Stage
The group stage of the 2023 Cricket World Cup will begin on October 5, 2023. The following are the group fixtures:
Group A
- England vs. Afghanistan
- Australia vs. New Zealand
- India vs. Pakistan
- Sri Lanka vs. South Africa
- Bangladesh vs. Netherlands
Group B
- England vs. Australia
- India vs. New Zealand
- Pakistan vs. South Africa
- Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh
- Afghanistan vs. Netherlands
Points table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India (H) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1.405 | Top 4 team will be qualify to the semi-finals |
| 2 |  South Africa | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2.032 | |
| 3 |  New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1.232 | |
| 4 |  Australia | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1.005 | |
| 5 |  Sri Lanka | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | −0.205 | |
| 6 |  Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | −0.387 | |
| 7 |  Afghanistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | −0.969 | |
| 8 |  Netherlands | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | −1.277 | |
| 9 |  Bangladesh | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | −1.338 | |
| 10 |  England | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | −1.652 |
Schedule and Results of Group Stage Matches
Thursday, 05 October England 282/9 (50 overs) v/s New Zealand 283/1 (36.2 overs) Ahmedabad 2:00 P.M New Zealand won by 9 wickets
Friday, 06 October Pakistan 286 (49 overs) v/s Netherlands 205 (41 overs) Hyderabad 2:00 P.M Pakistan won by 81 runs
Saturday, 07 October Bangladesh 158/4 (34.4 overs) v/s Afghanistan 156 (37.2 overs) Dharamshala 10:30 A.M Bangladesh won by 6 wickets
Saturday, 07 October South Africa 428/5 (50 overs) v/s Sri Lanka 326 (44.5 overs) Delhi 2:00 P.M South Africa won by 102 runs
Sunday, 08 October India 201/4 (41.2 overs) v/s Australia 199 (49.3 overs) Chennai 2:00 P.M India won by 6 wickets
Monday, 09 October New Zealand 322/7 (50 overs) v/s Netherlands 223 (46.3 overs) Hyderabad 2:00 P.M New Zealand won by 99 runs
Tuesday, 10 October England 364/9 (50 overs) v/s Bangladesh 227 (48.2 overs) Dharamshala 10:30 A.M England won by 137 runs
Tuesday, 10 October Pakistan 345/4 (48.2 overs) v/s Sri Lanka 344/9 (50 overs) Hyderabad 2:00 P.M Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Wednesday, 11 October India 273/2 (35 overs) v/s Afghanistan 272/8 (50 overs) Delhi 2:00 P.M India won by 8 wickets
Thursday, 12 October Australia 177 (40.5 overs) v/s South Africa 311/7 (50 overs) Lucknow 2:00 P.M South Africa won by 134 runs
Friday, 13 October New Zealand 248/2 (42.5 overs) v/s Bangladesh 245/9 (50 overs) Chennai 2:00 P.M New Zealand won by 8 wickets
Saturday, 14 October India 192/3 (30.3 overs) v/s Pakistan 191 (42.5 overs) Ahmedabad 2:00 P.M India won by 7 wickets
Sunday, 15 October England 215 (40.3 overs) v/s Afghanistan 284 (49.5 overs) Delhi 2:00 P.M Afghanistan won by 69 runs
Monday, 16 October Australia 215/5 (35.2 overs) v/s Sri Lanka 209 (43.3 overs) Lucknow 2:00 P.M Australia won by 5 wickets
Tuesday, 17 October South Africa 207 (42.5 overs) v/s Netherlands 245/8 (43 overs) Dharamshala 2:00 P.M
Netherlands won by 38 runs
Wednesday, 18 October New Zealand 288/6 (50 overs) v/s Afghanistan 139 (34.4 overs) Chennai 2:00 P.M New Zealand won by 149 runs
Thursday, 19 October India 261/3 (41.3 overs) v/s Bangladesh 256/8 (50 overs) Pune 2:00 P.M India won by 7 wickets
Friday, 20 October Australia 367/9 (50 overs) v/s Pakistan 305 (45.3 overs) Bengaluru 2:00 P.M Australia won by 62 runs
Saturday, 21 October Netherlands 262 (49.4 overs) v/s Sri Lanka 263/5 (48.2 overs) Lucknow 10:30 A.M Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets
Saturday, 21 October England 170 (22 overs) v/s South Africa 399/7 (50 overs) Mumbai 2:00 P.M South Africa won by 229 runs
Sunday, 22 October India 274/6 (48 overs) v/s New Zealand 273 (50 overs) Dharamshala 2:00 P.M India won by 4 wickets
Monday, 23 October Pakistan 282/7 (50 overs) v/s Afghanistan 286/2 (49 overs) Chennai 2:00 P.M Afghanistan won by 8 wickets
Tuesday, 24 October South Africa 382/5 (50 overs) v/s Bangladesh 233 (46.4 overs) Mumbai 2:00 P.M South Africa won by 149 runs
Wednesday, 25 October Australia 399/8 (50 overs) v/s Netherlands 90 (21 overs) Delhi 2:00 P.M Australia won by 309 runs
Thursday, 26 October England 156 (33.2 overs) v/s Sri Lanka 160/2 (25.4 overs) Bengaluru 2:00 P.M Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
Friday, 27 October Pakistan 270 (46.4 overs) v/s South Africa 271/9 (47.2 overs) Chennai 2:00 P.M South Africa won by 1 wicket
Saturday, 28 October Australia 388 (49.2 overs) v/s New Zealand 383/9 (50 overs) Dharamshala 10:30 A.M Australia won by 5 runs
Saturday, 28 October Netherlands 229 (50 overs) v/s Bangladesh 142 (42.2 overs) Kolkata 2:00 P.M Netherlands won by 87 runs
Sunday, 29 October India 229/9 (50 overs) v/s England 129 (34.5 overs) Lucknow 2:00 P.M
India won by 100 runs
Monday, 30 October Afghanistan v/s Sri Lanka Pune 2:00 P.M
Tuesday, 31 October Pakistan v/s Bangladesh Kolkata 2:00 P.M
Wednesday, 01 November New Zealand v/s South Africa Pune 2:00 P.M
Thursday, 02 November India v/s Sri Lanka Mumbai 2:00 P.M
Friday, 03 November Netherlands v/s Afghanistan Lucknow 2:00 P.M
Saturday, 04 November New Zealand v/s Pakistan Bengaluru 10:30 A.M
Saturday, 04 November England v/s Australia Ahmedabad 2:00 P.M
Sunday, 05 November India v/s South Africa Kolkata 2:00 P.M
Monday, 06 November Bangladesh v/s Sri Lanka Delhi 2:00 P.M
Tuesday, 07 November Australia v/s Afghanistan Mumbai 2:00 P.M
Wednesday, 08 November England v/s Netherlands Pune 2:00 P.M
Thursday, 09 November New Zealand v/s Sri Lanka Bengaluru 2:00 P.M
Friday, 10 November South Africa v/s Afghanistan Ahmedabad 2:00 P.M
Saturday, 11 November Australia v/s Bangladesh Pune 10:30 A.M
Saturday, 11 November England v/s Pakistan Kolkata 2:00 P.M
Sunday, 12 November India v/s Netherlands Bengaluru 2:00 P.M
Semi-finals
The semi-finals of the 2023 Cricket World Cup will be played on November 15 and 16, 2023. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.
Wednesday, 15 November 1st Place v/s 4th Place Mumbai/Kolkata 2:00 P.M
Thursday, 16 November 2nd Place v/s 3rd Place Mumbai/Kolkata 2:00 P.M
Final
The final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup will be played on November 19, 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Sunday, 19 November Winner of Semi- Final 1 v/s Winner of Semi- Final 2 Ahmedabad 2:00 P.M
Expectations
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is expected to be a very exciting tournament. There are several strong teams in the fray, and it is difficult to predict who will win. It is sure to be a month of thrilling cricket action.
Conclusion
The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. It is a tournament that brings together the best cricket teams in the world to compete for the ultimate prize. With a strong field of teams and some of the best players in the world participating, the 2023 Cricket World Cup is sure to be a memorable event.
In-depth analysis of the teams
England
England are the defending champions and are the favorites to win the 2023 Cricket World Cup. They have a very strong team, with a good balance of batting and bowling. Their batting is led by Joe Root, who is one of the best batsmen in the world. Other key batsmen include Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan, and Ben Stokes. Their bowling is led by Jofra Archer, who is one of the most fearsome bowlers in the world. Other key bowlers include Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, and Chris Woakes.
Australia
Australia are another team that will be challenging for the title in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. They have a very experienced team, with many players who have played in previous World Cups. Their batting is led by Steve Smith, who is one of the best batsmen of all time. Other key batsmen include David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, and Glenn Maxwell. Their bowling is led by Pat Cummins, who is one of the best bowlers in the world. Other key bowlers include Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Adam Zampa.
India
India are the hosts of the 2023 Cricket World Cup and will be one of the favorites to win the tournament. They have a very strong
The Legacy of ICC World Cup
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FAQs
- When and where will the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 be held?
- The tournament will be held in India in 2023, with matches taking place across various venues.
- How can I buy tickets for the World Cup matches?
- Tickets can be purchased online through official channels , and availability will be announced closer to the event.
- Who are the favorites to win the tournament?
- India and Australia are considered strong contenders, but ODI cricket often surprises, so keep an eye on dark horses too.
- Will there be any opening ceremonies or entertainment events?
- Details about opening ceremonies and entertainment events will be announced by the organizers.
- How can I stay updated with the latest World Cup news and scores?
- You can follow official social media accounts, visit cricket news websites, and download dedicated cricket apps for updates.
