India’s ODI World Cup 2023 schedule: Fixtures, Match date and venues; IND vs PAK on October 15

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the highly anticipated schedule for the Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, with hosts India set to kick off their campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8. The schedule was unveiled in Mumbai on Tuesday (June 27), generating excitement among cricket fans worldwide.

The 10-team tournament will commence on October 5 in Ahmedabad, where defending champion England will face the 2019 runner-up New Zealand, setting the stage for an enthralling opening match. As anticipation builds for the prestigious World Cup, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the clash between two formidable teams.

In a nail-biting encounter, India will square off against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This will mark the third consecutive year in which the two teams meet in an ICC event in October, following their encounters in the T20 World Cup 2021 (UAE) and T20 World Cup 2022 (Australia). The intense rivalry between India and Pakistan is sure to add an extra layer of excitement to the World Cup.

India’s journey in the tournament will take them to nine different venues across the country. The Men in Blue will face each of their nine opponents in Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dharamsala, Lucknow, Kolkata and Delhi. This diverse range of locations ensures that fans from various regions will have the opportunity to witness top-class cricket action.

India’s ODI World Cup 2023 Full schedule