Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table & Venue

The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is the 13th edition of the tournament and is scheduled to be held in India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. Originally slated for February-March 2023, it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament features 10 national teams, and England is the defending champion. Qualification for the event was determined through the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League and a Qualifier. The final will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The total prize money for the tournament is $10 million, with the winner receiving $4 million. Star Sports Network India is the official broadcaster.

World Cup 2023 Schedule

The opening and the closing match will be played at the newly constructed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With a capacity of over 1 lakh, the stadium will provide a spectacle for the marquee clashes. The opening match will be played between the finalists of the last World Cup: New Zealand and England.

World Cup 2023 Venue Details

The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will showcase matches in 10 prominent venues across India, including Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata. These venues have undergone significant renovations and upgrades to ensure a top-notch cricketing experience. In addition to these main venues, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram have been selected to host warm-up matches from September 29 to October 3, 2023. These venues will not only provide world-class facilities but also contribute to the vibrant cricketing atmosphere expected during this prestigious tournament.

ICC Guidelines for pitches for the Cricket World Cup 2023

For the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued specific guidelines to the pitch curators regarding the preparation of pitches. These guidelines aim to create a more balanced and competitive playing environment, addressing the increasing dominance of batsmen in modern cricket.

Here are the key aspects of the pitch guidelines for the World Cup 2023:

1. Increased Boundary Dimensions: One of the notable changes is the requirement to increase the boundary dimensions. The ICC has asked curators to set boundaries at a minimum distance of more than 70 meters. This change is intended to make it harder for batsmen to hit boundaries consistently and provide an advantage to bowlers.
2. More Grass on Pitches: The curators have been instructed to leave more grass on the pitches. This decision is motivated by the desire to reduce the impact of dew during evening matches. Dew makes it challenging for spinners to grip the ball and gives an advantage to fast bowlers. With more grass on the pitch, seamers can exploit the conditions, leading to a more balanced contest between bat and ball.
3. Balanced Playing Conditions: By implementing these changes, the ICC aims to reduce the undue advantage that winning the toss can provide. In conditions with significant dew, teams that win the toss often choose to bowl first to take advantage of the wet ball during the second innings. These pitch guidelines aim to minimize this advantage and promote fair competition.
4. Enhancing the Role of Pacers: With increased grass on the pitches, fast bowlers are expected to have a greater impact. Even if spinners struggle to find turn, seamers can use the grassy pitches to their advantage, providing an interesting dynamic to the matches.
5. True Surfaces: The guidelines also seek to ensure that the pitches offer true and consistent bounce, which is essential for quality cricket matches.

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