ICC World Cup 2023 schedule has been updated, including rescheduling India vs Pakistan clash. Here are the latest developments and changes to the fixtures
India vs Pakistan Match Rescheduled:
ICC World Cup 2023’s highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan match has been moved from October 15th to October 14th. In this high-stakes match, the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will remain the venue.
Reasons Behind Changes
Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, acknowledged receiving requests from more than ten ICC member boards to modify the schedule following consultations with the ten staging associations. There were no security concerns involved in the India-Pakistan match that prompted these changes.
Rescheduled ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Matches
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 10 | England vs Bangladesh | Dharamsala | 10:30 AM |
| October 10 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM |
| October 12 | Australia vs South Africa | Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
| October 13 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Chennai | 2:00 PM |
| October 14 | India vs Pakistan | Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
| October 15 | England vs Afghanistan | Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| November 11 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Pune | 10:30 AM |
| November 11 | England vs Pakistan | Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
| November 12 | India vs Netherlands | Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
ICC World Cup 2023 Additional Changes
Aside from the India-Pakistan match, eight other World Cup fixtures have been adjusted. The final group-stage match between India and the Netherlands has been shifted to November 12th in Bengaluru.
World Cup Venue and Semifinal Unaffected:
While these changes affect several matches, the venue, timing, and dates for the World Cup semifinals and final remain the same. The first semifinal will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15th, followed by the second semifinal at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 16th. On November 19, Ahmedabad will host the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 grand finale.
Stay tuned for more updates on the ICC World Cup 2023 schedule!
