The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, originally slated for October 15, has been rescheduled to occur in Ahmedabad on October 14 (Saturday). The match has been rescheduled due to a clash with the first day of Navratri, a widely celebrated festival in Gujarat. Security agencies recommended the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to adjust the schedule.
Consequently, England’s game against Afghanistan in Delhi will be shifted from October 14 to October 15. Pakistan’s match against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad has been moved from October 12 to October 10. Australia’s match against South Africa in Lucknow was also pushed back by a day to October 12 from October 13. Similarly, New Zealand’s match against Bangladesh, initially scheduled as a day game for October 14 in Chennai, will now be played as a day-night fixture on October 13.
In the initial stage of the tournament, a minor alteration affects the timing of England’s match against Bangladesh in Dharamsala. The match has changed from a day-night game to a day match with a 10:30 AM (local time) start.
Towards the conclusion of the league stage, there are three changes to the schedule. The double-header games on Sunday, November 12 have been moved a day earlier to Saturday, November 11. Australia will play Bangladesh in Pune at 10:30 AM, and England will face Pakistan in Kolkata at 2:00 PM. Furthermore, India’s last league match against the Netherlands has been shifted from November 11 to November 12.
Cricket World Cup 2023: 10 Teams, 10 Venues, Unmissable Action!
The Cricket World Cup will feature 10 teams competing across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19. The tournament opener and final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The format of the tournament involves a round-robin structure where all teams play against each other, totaling 45 league matches. The top four teams will advance to the semifinals, scheduled for November 15 in Mumbai and November 16 in Kolkata, with reserve days allocated for the semis and the final.
