The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is just around the corner, and cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for an exhilarating tournament that promises to be a thrilling spectacle. This edition of the ODI World Cup will unfold across ten magnificent venues, each ready to host unforgettable cricketing moments. Here's a glimpse of the schedule and key matchups:

Kick-off in Ahmedabad: The tournament's grand opening is scheduled for October 5, with the prestigious Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad serving as the inaugural battleground. It's a showdown between the defending champions, England, and the runners-up from the last edition, New Zealand. Cricket fans can expect a riveting start to the competition.

India's Debut: Hosts India will make their tournament debut on October 8, with a highly anticipated clash against Australia. The iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be the stage for this encounter, as the Rohit Sharma-led Indian side aims to kickstart their campaign in style.

The Mother of All Clashes: The much-awaited India vs. Pakistan clash is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14. This marquee matchup never fails to captivate the cricketing world with its intensity and passion, and fans can hardly wait to witness this epic showdown.

The ODI World Cup 2023 will be hosted across ten splendid venues:

1.     Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

2.     Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

3.     MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

4.     Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

5.     Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, Dharamsala

6.     Eden Gardens, Kolkata

7.     Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

8.     Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

9.     MCA International Stadium, Pune

10.  Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

As the cricketing world gears up for this monumental event, fans can mark their calendars and prepare to witness history in the making. The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 promises to deliver unforgettable moments and epic battles on the field, and the excitement is palpable as the countdown to October 5 begins.

Here is the Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule:

Match 1 - England vs New Zealand - 5 October - 2:00 PM - Ahmedabad
Match 2 - Pakistan vs Netherlands - 6 October - 2:00 PM - Hyderabad
Match 3 - Bangladesh vs Afghanistan - 7 October - 10:30 AM - Dharamshala
Match 4 - South Africa vs Sri Lanka - 7 October - 2:00 PM - Delhi
Match 5 - India vs Australia - 8 October - 2:00 PM - Chennai
Match 6 - New Zealand vs Netherlands - 9 October - 2:00 PM - Hyderabad
Match 7 - England vs Bangladesh - 10 October - 10:30 AM - Dharamshala
Match 8 - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - 10 October - 2:00 PM - Hyderabad
Match 9 - India vs Afghanistan - 11 October - 2:00 PM - Delhi
Match 10 - Australia vs South Africa - 12 October - 2:00 PM - Lucknow
Match 11 - New Zealand vs Bangladesh - 13 October - 2:00 PM - Chennai
Match 12 - India vs Pakistan - 14 October - 2:00 PM - Ahmedabad
Match 13 - England vs Afghanistan - 15 October - 2:00 PM - Delhi
Match 14 - Australia vs Sri Lanka - 16 October - 2:00 PM - Lucknow
Match 15 - South Africa vs Netherlands - 17 October - 2:00 PM - Dharamshala
Match 16 - New Zealand vs Afghanistan - 18 October - 2:00 PM - Chennai
Match 17 - India vs Bangladesh - 19 October - 2:00 PM - Pune
Match 18 - Australia vs Pakistan - 20 October - 2:00 PM - Bengaluru
Match 19 - Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - 21 October - 10:30 AM - Lucknow
Match 20 - England vs South Africa - 21 October - 2:00 PM - Mumbai
Match 21 - India vs New Zealand - 22 October - 2:00 PM - Dharamshala
Match 22 - Pakistan vs Afghanistan - 23 October - 2:00 PM - Chennai
Match 23 - South Africa vs Bangladesh - 24 October - 2:00 PM - Mumbai
Match 24 - Australia vs Netherlands - 25 October - 2:00 PM - Delhi
Match 25 - England vs Sri Lanka - 26 October - 2:00 PM - Bengaluru
Match 26 - Pakistan vs South Africa - 27 October - 2:00 PM - Chennai
Match 27 - Australia vs New Zealand - 28 October - 10:30 AM - Dharamshala
Match 28 - Netherlands vs Bangladesh - 28 October - 2:00 PM - Kolkata
Match 29 - India vs England - 29 October - 2:00 PM - Lucknow
Match 30 - Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka - 30 October - 2:00 PM - Pune
Match 31 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 31 October - 2:00 PM - Kolkata
Match 32 - New Zealand vs South Africa - 1 November - 2:00 PM - Pune
Match 33 - India vs Sri Lanka - 2 November - 2:00 PM - Mumbai
Match 34 - Netherlands vs Afghanistan - 3 November - 2:00 PM - Lucknow
Match 35 - New Zealand vs Pakistan - 4 November - 10:30 AM - Bengaluru
Match 36 - England vs Australia - 4 November - 2:00 PM - Ahmedabad
Match 37 - India vs South Africa - 5 November - 2:00 PM - Kolkata
Match 38 - Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka - 6 November - 2:00 PM - Delhi
Match 39 - Australia vs Afghanistan - 7 November - 2:00 PM - Mumbai
Match 40 - England vs Netherlands - 8 November - 2:00 PM - Pune
Match 41 - New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - 9 November - 2:00 PM - Bengaluru
Match 42 - South Africa vs Afghanistan - 10 November - 2:00 PM - Ahmedabad
Match 43 - Australia vs Bangladesh - 11 November - 10:30 AM - Pune
Match 44 - England vs Pakistan - 11 November - 2:00 PM - Kolkata
Match 45 - India vs Netherlands - 12 November - 2:00 PM - Bengaluru
Match 46 - Semi-final 1 - 15 November - 2:00 PM - Mumbai
Match 47 - Semi-final 2 - 16 November - 2:00 PM - Kolkata
Match 48 - Final - 19 November - 2:00 PM - Ahmedabad