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ODI World Cup


As per the draft fixture list, host country India will open their WC campaign against World Test Championship 2023 final opponents Australia on October 8 at the Chepauk stadium in Chennai. The most-anticipated fixture of the Men in Blue against arch-rivals Pakistan is tentatively scheduled to take place on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad.

The tournament is slated to kick off on October 5. The inaugural match will be a replay of the last final between reigning champions England and runners-up New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

While India will play their league matches in 9 cities, Pakistan will be playing theirs across 5 cities. Their campaign begins on October 6 against one of the two teams that will progress from Qualifier to the WC. They will play Australia on October 20 in Bengaluru, Afghanistan (October 23) and South Africa (October 27) in Chennai, Bangladesh in Kolkata on October 31, New Zealand in Bengaluru on November 5 and England in Kolkata on November 12.

Other key matches include Australia vs New Zealand on October 29 and Australia vs England on November 4. The final will be played in Ahmedabad on November 19. Semi-finals will be played on November 15 and 16 with venues yet to be decided.

India v vs England: October 29 in Lucknow
 
Hettonlass said:
It's a bit strange the host nation playing on day 4 and the 5th game and not the opening game and ceremony
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An opening day loss for the hosts when the world's eyes are on them would be very sobering.
I am Boss said:
Hate the ODI World Cup format. Too many games. Should be condensed in to smaller groups
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I think it may be changing for 2027 with 14 teams. Top four from two groups into the quarter finals.
 
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£20k each for a full 49 day tour for two people, or £30k if your on your own.

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LynchMob said:
Well spotted, I got it wrong, we absolutely battered them that day!
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I've said it before but I don't think the Indians wanted to be up first and have the possibility of an embarrassing defeat. One thing Indian people do not do very well is humility.
 
I am Boss said:
Hate the ODI World Cup format. Too many games. Should be condensed in to smaller groups
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I liked the format - they used the same in England - minus the lack of reserve days. The rained out games decided the semi-finalists. Other than that, I thought it was more enjoyable than a 3 game group phase scenario. Good for travel too as you can be a bit more flexible.
 
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