\The tournament will begin with defending champions England taking on last edition’s runner-up New Zealand in the opener at Ahmedabad. The tournament schedule has been announced, and the matches will be played across various stadiums in India. The hype for the Cricket World Cup is expected to grow in India, and the tournament is expected to colonize the national consciousness for weeks.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup Venues
The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be hosted by India, and the tournament will take place in ten different stadiums across the country. The first and second semi-finals will be held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and Eden Gardens in Kolkata, respectively, while the final will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The venues for the 2023 Cricket World Cup are as follows:
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2023 World Cup team list
The squads for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup have been announced by the respective cricket boards of the participating countries. The following is a list of the teams that will be participating in the tournament:
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- India
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
The squads for each team have been finalized and can be found on various cricket websites. Each team will consist of 15 players, and any replacements after September 28 will require approval from the ICC. The tournament will begin on October 5, 2023, with the final scheduled for November 19, 2023.
Top teams that are considered favorites to win the Cricket World Cup 2023
The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is set to begin on October 5, 2023, and the tournament will feature ten teams. The following teams are considered favorites to win the tournament, according to various sources:
- England
The defending champions have a talented batting order, experienced bowling line-up, and world-class all-rounders who can change the game with both bat and ball. - Australia
The five-time world champions are consistently a force to be reckoned with at the global showpiece. They have a strong batting line-up and have recently built squad depth for the World Cup.
- India
The hosts and the No. 1 ODI side in the ICC rankings, India has a team with almost every base covered, particularly in their home conditions. They are one of the top teams in Tests, one-day internationals, and T20, and they start as firm favorites in the upcoming Cricket World Cup. - Pakistan
Pakistan held the No. 1 ranking in T20Is for a long time and have a talented squad that can beat any team on their day. They have arrived in India after seven long years and will be looking to make a statement in the tournament.
- South Africa
South Africa has a talented squad that can beat any team on their day. They have a strong batting line-up and a good bowling attack, and they will be looking to make a statement in the tournament.
Other teams that are considered contenders for the title include New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
How can I buy tickets for the 2023 Cricket World Cup
If you are interested in buying tickets for the 2023 Cricket World Cup, there are several ways to do so. Here are some options:
- Official Travel Packages
ICC Travel & Tours is the official travel and tours program for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023. They offer official travel packages that include match tickets, accommodation, and/or travel. You can contact an official travel agent of your choice to enquire about ticket-inclusive travel packages and secure your place at this festival of cricket. - Online Booking
Tickets for the 2023 Cricket World Cup can be purchased online through various platforms such as BookMyShow and cricketworldcup.com. The cost of the tickets will be between 100 to 50,000 INR (expected). - Pre-sale windows for Mastercard users
The ticketing sales will start on August 25, 2023, in a phase-wise basis. Pre-sale windows for Mastercard users will be available on August 24, 29, and September 14, 2023, for different matches. - General tickets
The BCCI announced the release of 4,00,000 more tickets for fans, which will be available from September 8, 2023, on the BookMyShow platform.
The price range for tickets to the 2023 Cricket World Cup
The price range for the ICC World Cup 2023 tickets varies depending on the location, match, and seat preference. The cost of the tickets will be between 100 to 50,000 INR (expected). However, the prices in the resale market are exorbitant, with the most expensive ticket for India vs Pakistan selling for 25 million rupees ($300,545) on Viagogo, a multinational ticket exchange and ticket resale brand. It is important to buy official tickets and check the official websites for the latest information on ticket sales and availability.
Reasons Behind to not held world cup 2023 in Pakistan
There have been no reports of the 2023 Cricket World Cup not being held in Pakistan. In fact, Pakistan is one of the ten teams that will be participating in the tournament, and they have announced their squad for the tournament. However, there have been security concerns and restrictions that have marred Pakistan’s participation in the tournament. For example, Pakistan’s warm-up match against New Zealand was played behind closed doors in Hyderabad due to persisting security concerns. The delay in receiving visas for the players and coaching staff put the team’s plans in disarray, with decades-old thorny ties between India and Pakistan coming to the fore once again.