The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has unveiled the official schedule for warm-up matches involving all 10 participating teams.
These matches are scheduled to take place from September 29th to October 3rd across three venues situated in India: Guwahati, Hyderabad, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Starting from August 25th, fans will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for these exciting warm-up encounters. Further details can be found on the official event website.
Staying consistent with the tradition of previous ICC Cricket World Cup editions, each warm-up fixture will consist of 50 overs per side. However, these matches will not hold One Day International (ODI) status, allowing teams to field all 15 members of their squad.
The highly anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will kick off on October 5th, commencing with a clash between reigning champions England and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. This same venue will also host the grand final on November 19th, adding to the excitement and significance of the tournament.
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up fixtures (All matches start at 14h00 IST):
Friday 29 September
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
South Africa v Afghanistan, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
New Zealand v Pakistan, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Saturday 30 September
India v England, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Australia v Netherlands, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Monday 2 October
England v Bangladesh, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
New Zealand v South Africa, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Tuesday 3 October
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
India v Netherlands, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Pakistan v Australia, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad