ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Nine fixtures rescheduled; India-Pakistan to clash on October 14

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Rescheduled Fixtures

In a move that has caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a revised schedule for the much-anticipated ODI World Cup scheduled to be held in India. With changes affecting a total of nine fixtures, the rescheduling aims to enhance the flow and excitement of the tournament, while also accommodating logistical considerations.

Among the prominent adjustments is the alteration of the date for the highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Originally set to unfold on Sunday, October 15, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the clash has been advanced by a day and will now take place on Saturday, October 14, at the same venue. This rescheduling is expected to add an extra layer of intensity to the match, as fans eagerly await this iconic encounter.

It’s worth noting that the ODI World Cup will kick off with an enticing clash between 2019 finalists England and New Zealand on Thursday, October 5, at the Ahmedabad venue. The tournament will reach its crescendo with the final match also hosted at the same venue on Sunday, November 19, promising a fitting finale to a month-long spectacle of cricketing excellence.

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Other fixture changes and adjustments

In addition to the alteration of the marquee India-Pakistan match, eight other fixtures have been subject to rescheduling. England’s match against Afghanistan in Delhi, previously scheduled for Saturday, October 14, will now be contested on Sunday, October 15, creating an action-packed weekend for cricket aficionados.

Further modifications include Pakistan’s fixture against Sri Lanka, shifted from Thursday, October 12, to Tuesday, October 10, in Hyderabad. Australia’s high-stakes clash against South Africa in Lucknow has been moved 24 hours ahead to Thursday, October 12, instead of the original date of Friday, October 13.

As the league stage reaches its culmination, a trio of double-header encounters originally set for Sunday, November 12, have been shifted to a day earlier, taking place on Saturday, November 11. These matches include Australia facing Pakistan in Pune at 10:30 AM and England taking on Pakistan in Kolkata at 2:00 PM.

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India’s final league game against the Netherlands has also been rescheduled, transitioning from November 11 to November 12. This day-night contest, set to unfold in Bengaluru, promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the league stage.