Cricket World Cup 2023: Teams, Schedule, Date, Live, Prize Money, Ground

The Cricket World Cup 2023 is the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be held in India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. It will be the first time that India will be hosting the tournament solely, after co-hosting the 1987, 1996, and 2011 tournaments with other countries on the Indian subcontinent.

Cricket World Cup 2023

The Cricket World Cup 2023, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is the pinnacle of one-day international cricket. It is the 13th edition of this prestigious tournament and is scheduled to be hosted by India. Cricket fans from around the world are eagerly awaiting this thrilling event that showcases the best cricketing talent.

Cricket World Cup
Narendra Modi Stadium

Teams Qualified

The following 10 teams have qualified for the Cricket World Cup 2023:

  • Hosts: India
  • Top 8 teams from the 2019 Cricket World Cup: England, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.
  • Top 2 teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Netherlands and Sri Lanka.

Means of qualificationDateVenueBerthsQualified
Host nation1 India
2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Super League30 July 2020 – 14 May 2023Various7 Afghanistan
 Australia
 Bangladesh
 England
 New Zealand
 Pakistan
 South Africa
Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier18 June – 9 July 2023 Zimbabwe2 Sri Lanka
 Netherlands
Total1010

Match Schedule: Dates and Venues

The Cricket World Cup 2023 is expected to be action-packed with matches scheduled across various venues in India. The tournament will kick off with the opening match on 5th October 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, and it will culminate with the final match on 19th November 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

The match schedule for the Cricket World Cup 2023 is as follows:

Match NoStageMatchDateDayVenueTime
1Group StageEngland vs New ZealandOctober 5, 2023ThursdayNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
2Group StagePakistan vs NetherlandsOctober 6, 2023FridayRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
3Group StageBangladesh vs AfghanistanOctober 7, 2023SaturdayHimachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala10:30 AM (05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL)
4Group StageSouth Africa vs Sri LankaOctober 7, 2023SaturdayArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
5Group StageIndia vs AustraliaOctober 8, 2023SundayMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
6Group StageNew Zealand vs NetherlandsOctober 9, 2023MondayRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
7Group StageEngland vs BangladeshOctober 10, 2023TuesdayHimachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
8Group StageIndia vs AfghanistanOctober 11, 2023WednesdayArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
9Group StagePakistan vs Sri LankaOctober 12, 2023ThursdayRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
10Group StageAustralia vs South AfricaOctober 13, 2023FridayBharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
11Group StageNew Zealand vs BangladeshOctober 14, 2023SaturdayMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai10:30 AM (05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL)
12Group StageEngland vs AfghanistanOctober 14, 2023SaturdayArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
13Group StageIndia vs PakistanOctober 15, 2023SundayNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
14Group StageAustralia vs Sri LankaOctober 16, 2023MondayBharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
15Group StageSouth Africa vs NetherlandsOctober 17, 2023TuesdayHimachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
16Group StageNew Zealand vs AfghanistanOctober 18, 2023WednesdayMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
17Group StageIndia vs BangladeshOctober 19, 2023ThursdayMaharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
18Group StageAustralia vs PakistanOctober 20, 2023FridayM.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
19Group StageNetherlands vs Sri LankaOctober 21, 2023SaturdayBharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow10:30 AM (05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL)
20Group StageEngland vs South AfricaOctober 21, 2023SaturdayWankhede Stadium, Mumbai2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
21Group StageIndia vs New ZealandOctober 22, 2023SundayHimachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
22Group StagePakistan vs AfghanistanOctober 23, 2023MondayMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
23Group StageSouth Africa vs BangladeshOctober 24, 2023TuesdayWankhede Stadium, Mumbai2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
24Group StageAustralia vs NetherlandsOctober 25, 2023WednesdayArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
25Group StageEngland vs Sri LankaOctober 26, 2023ThursdayM.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
26Group StagePakistan vs South AfricaOctober 27, 2023FridayMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
27Group StageAustralia vs New ZealandOctober 28, 2023SaturdayHimachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala10:30 AM (05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL)
28Group StageNetherlands vs BangladeshOctober 28, 2023SaturdayEden Gardens, Kolkata2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
29Group StageIndia vs EnglandOctober 29, 2023SundayBharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
30Group StageAfghanistan vs Sri LankaOctober 30, 2023MondayMaharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
31Group StagePakistan vs BangladeshOctober 31, 2023TuesdayEden Gardens, Kolkata2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
32Group StageNew Zealand vs South AfricaNovember 1, 2023WednesdayMaharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
33Group StageIndia vs Sri LankaNovember 2, 2023ThursdayWankhede Stadium, Mumbai2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
34Group StageNetherlands vs AfghanistanNovember 3, 2023FridayBharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
35Group StageNew Zealand vs PakistanNovember 4, 2023SaturdayM.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru10:30 AM (05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL)
36Group StageEngland vs AustraliaNovember 4, 2023SaturdayNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
37Group StageIndia vs South AfricaNovember 5, 2023SundayEden Gardens, Kolkata2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
38Group StageBangladesh vs Sri LankaNovember 6, 2023MondayArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
39Group StageAustralia vs AfghanistanNovember 7, 2023TuesdayWankhede Stadium, Mumbai2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
40Group StageEngland vs NetherlandsNovember 8, 2023WednesdayMaharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
41Group StageNew Zealand vs Sri LankaNovember 9, 2023ThursdayM.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
42Group StageSouth Africa vs AfghanistanNovember 10, 2023FridayNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
43Group StageIndia vs NetherlandsNovember 11, 2023SaturdayM.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
44Group StageAustralia vs BangladeshNovember 12, 2023SundayMaharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune10:30 AM (05:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL)
45Group StageEngland vs PakistanNovember 12, 2023SundayEden Gardens, Kolkata2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
SF-1Semi-FinalTBC vs TBC (1st Semi-Final)November 15, 2023WednesdayWankhede Stadium, Mumbai2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
SF-2Semi-FinalTBC vs TBC (2nd Semi-Final)November 16, 2023ThursdayEden Gardens, Kolkata2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
FinalFinalTBC vs TBC (Final)November 19, 2023SundayNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)

Prize Money

The total prize money for the Cricket World Cup 2023 is USD 10 million. This is the same as the prize money for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Cricket World Cup 2023 prize money table:

PositionPrize Money (USD)
Winner4,000,000
Runner-up2,000,000
Semi-finalists (2)800,000
Quarter-finalists (4)500,000
Group stage (10)100,000
Win in group stage40,000

The prize money is distributed as follows:

  • 40% to the winner
  • 20% to the runner-up
  • 15% to the semi-finalists
  • 10% to the quarter-finalists
  • 5% to the group stage teams
  • 0.5% for each win in the group stage

India vs Pakistan Match – Cricket World Cup 2023?

The India vs Pakistan match in the Cricket World Cup 2023 will be held on October 15, 2023. The match will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 2:00 PM local time (08:30 AM GMT).

The Cricket World Cup 2023 will be the first time that the India vs Pakistan match will be played in India since 2011. The match is expected to be a sell-out, and it is sure to be a thrilling contest.

The match is one of the most anticipated matches in the Cricket World Cup 2023, as it is a rivalry between two of the most popular teams in the world. The two teams have met 13 times in the Cricket World Cup, with India winning 7 matches and Pakistan winning 6. The last time the two teams met in the Cricket World Cup was in 2019, when India won by 89 runs.

History

The Cricket World Cup is the most prestigious international cricket tournament. It was first held in 1975, and has been held every four years since then. The current champions are England, who won the 2019 tournament.

YearWinnerRunner-upVenue
1975West IndiesAustraliaLord’s, London
1979West IndiesEnglandOld Trafford, Manchester
1983IndiaWest IndiesLord’s, London
1987AustraliaEnglandEden Gardens, Kolkata
1992PakistanEnglandMelbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
1996Sri LankaAustraliaR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
1999AustraliaPakistanLord’s, London
2003AustraliaIndiaJohannesburg, South Africa
2007AustraliaSri LankaMCG, Melbourne
2011IndiaSri LankaWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
2015AustraliaNew ZealandMCG, Melbourne
2019EnglandNew ZealandLord’s, London

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FAQs For Cricket World Cup 2023

Q: What is the most successful team in the Cricket World Cup?

A: Australia is the most successful team in the Cricket World Cup, having won the tournament five times. They have also reached the final on eight occasions.

Q: Which team has never won the Cricket World Cup?

A: Bangladesh has never won the Cricket World Cup. They have reached the semi-finals once, in 2015.

Q: When will be India vs Pakistan match in the Cricket World Cup 2023?

A: The India vs Pakistan match in the Cricket World Cup 2023 will be held on October 15, 2023. The match will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 2:00 PM local time (08:30 AM GMT).

The Cricket World Cup 2023 will be the first time that the India vs Pakistan match will be played in India since 2011. The match is expected to be a sell-out, and it is sure to be a thrilling contest.

The match is one of the most anticipated matches in the Cricket World Cup 2023, as it is a rivalry between two of the most popular teams in the world. The two teams have met 13 times in the Cricket World Cup, with India winning 7 matches and Pakistan winning 6. The last time the two teams met in the Cricket World Cup was in 2019, when India won by 89 runs.

Q: Which is the most watched Cricket World Cup match?

A: The most watched Cricket World Cup match was the 2011 final between India and Sri Lanka. The match was watched by an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide.

Q: What is the biggest upset in Cricket World Cup history?

A: The biggest upset in Cricket – World Cup history was when Pakistan defeated England in the 1992 final. Pakistan were considered to be the underdogs going into the match, but they won by 22 runs.

Q: Which is the most played Cricket World Cup match?

A: The most played Cricket – World Cup match is the one between India and Pakistan. The two teams have met 13 times in the tournament, with India winning 7 matches and Pakistan winning 6.

Q: What is the highest score in a Cricket World Cup match?

A: The highest score in a Cricket World Cup match is 418/5, which was scored by Sri Lanka against England in 2011.

Q: What is the lowest score in a Cricket World Cup match?

A: The lowest score in a Cricket – World Cup match is 36, which was scored by Bangladesh against England in 2007.

Q: Who is the highest run scorer in Cricket World Cup history?

A: Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run scorer in Cricket – World Cup history, with 2,278 runs. He is followed by Ricky Ponting, with 2,206 runs, and Sourav Ganguly, with 2,000 runs.

Q: Who is the highest wicket-taker in Cricket World Cup history?

A: Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taker in Cricket – World Cup history, with 53 wickets. He is followed by Shane Warne, with 40 wickets, and Wasim Akram, with 38 wickets.

Q: What is the most expensive wicket in Cricket World Cup history?

A: The most expensive wicket in Cricket – World Cup history was when Muttiah Muralitharan dismissed Sachin Tendulkar for 98 runs in 2003. Tendulkar was the highest paid player in the tournament at the time, and his wicket was worth $1 million.

Q: What is the most expensive over in Cricket World Cup history?

A: The most expensive over in Cricket – World Cup history was when Yuvraj Singh hit Stuart Broad for six sixes in 2007. The over was worth $110,000.

Q: What is the most controversial Cricket World Cup match?

A: The most controversial Cricket – World Cup match was the 2003 final between Australia and India. The match was tied after the regular time and the Super Over, and Australia were awarded the match on boundary countback.

Q: What is the future of the Cricket World Cup?

The future of the Cricket World Cup is uncertain. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has proposed a new format for the tournament, which would involve more teams and more matches. However, the proposal has been met with resistance from some countries, and it is not yet clear whether it will be implemented.

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