The ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 will be the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup. The tournament will be hosted by India, beginning on 5 October and concluding on 19 November 2023. Ten national teams are participating. Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka will play for their pride. Teams had to progress to the tournament via the 2023 Cricket World Cup qualification process, with the West Indies missing out for the first time in their history. England are the defending champions, having won the 2019 edition by defeating New Zealand in the final. In this article, We'll see and discuss the fixtures and schedules of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023.

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ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Fixture and Schedule of England

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be the only venue where England will play twice in the league stage – against New Zealand on October 5, and against Australia on November 4. India will host them at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, on October 29.

• Thursday, October 5: England v New Zealand (Ahmedabad), 2 pm
• Tuesday, October 10: England v Bangladesh (Dharamsala), 10:30 am
• Sunday, October 15: England v Afghanistan (Delhi), 2 pm
• Saturday, October 21: England v South Africa (Mumbai), 2 pm
• Thursday, October 26: England v Sri Lanka (Bengaluru), 2 pm
• Sunday, October 29: India v England (Lucknow), 2 pm
• Saturday, November 4: England v Australia (Ahmedabad), 2 pm
• Wednesday, November 8: England v Netherlands (Pune), 2 pm
• Saturday, November 11: England v Pakistan (Kolkata), 2 pm

ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Fixture and Schedule of India

All of India's matches will begin at 2 p.m. local time. India will play their semifinal in Mumbai on November 15, unless they are supposed to play against Pakistan, in which case they'll play their semifinal in Kolkata on November 16 (if they qualify).

• October 8: India v Australia, Chennai, 2 pm
• October 11: India v Afghanistan, New Delhi, 2 pm
• October 14: India v Pakistan, Ahmedabad, 2 pm
• October 19: India v Bangladesh, Pune, 2 pm
• October 22: India v New Zealand, Dharamsala, 2 pm
• October 29: India v England, Lucknow, 2 pm
• November 2: India v Sri Lanka, Mumbai, 2 pm
• November 5: India v South Africa, Kolkata, 2 pm
• November 11: India v Netherlands, Bengaluru, 2 pm

ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Fixture and Schedule of Australia

Australia will start their 2023 Cricket World Cup campaign against hosts India in Chennai on October 8. That will be the fifth match of the tournament.

• Sunday, October 8: India v Australia (Chennai), 2 pm
• Thursday, October 12: Australia v South Africa (Lucknow), 2 pm
• Monday, October 16: Australia v Sri Lanka (Lucknow), 2 pm
• Friday, October 20: Australia v Pakistan (Bengaluru), 2 pm
• Wednesday, October 25: Australia v Netherlands (Delhi), 2 pm
• Saturday, October 28: Australia v New Zealand (Dharamasala), 10:30 am
• Saturday, November 4: England v Australia (Ahmedabad), 2 pm
• Tuesday, November 7: Australia v Afghanistan (Mumbai), 2 pm
• Saturday, November 11: Australia v Bangladesh (Pune), 10:30 am

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixture and Schedule of Pakistan

Pakistan will play their matches in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata, with the box-office clash against India set to be held in Ahmedabad. They will play their semifinal in Kolkata on November 16 from 2 pm, if they qualify.

• October 6: Pakistan v Netherlands, Hyderabad, 2 pm
• October 10: Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Hyderabad, 2 pm
• October 14: Pakistan v India, Ahmedabad, 2 pm
• October 20: Pakistan v Australia, Bengaluru, 2 pm
• October 23: Pakistan v Afghanistan, Chennai, 2 pm
• October 27: Pakistan v South Africa, Chennai, 2 pm
• October 31: Pakistan v Bangladesh, Kolkata, 2 pm
• November 4: Pakistan v New Zealand, Bengaluru, 10:30 am
• November 11: Pakistan v England, Kolkata, 2 pm

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixture and Schedule of New Zealand

New Zealand came very close to winning the 2019 ODI World Cup against England. They will start the 2023 edition against their opponents from the final of the previous tournament, England. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

• Thursday, October 5: England v New Zealand (Ahmedabad), 2 pm
• Monday, October 9: New Zealand v Netherlands (Hyderabad), 2 pm
• Friday, October 13: New Zealand v Bangladesh (Chennai), 2 pm
• Wednesday, October 18: New Zealand v Afghanistan (Chennai), 2 pm
• Sunday, October 22: India v New Zealand (Dharamsala), 2 pm
• Saturday, October 28: Australia v New Zealand (Dharamsala), 10:30 am
• Wednesday, November 1: New Zealand v South Africa (Pune), 2 pm
• Saturday, November 4: New Zealand v Pakistan (Bengaluru), 10:30 am
• Thursday, November 9: New Zealand v Sri Lanka (Bengaluru), 2 pm

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixture and Schedule of South Africa

The Proteas will begin their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Delhi on October 7 and conclude the league stage against Afghanistan at Ahmedabad on November 10. South Africa will play twice at Mumbai, against England on October 21 and against Bangladesh on October 24.

Warm-up matches:

• September 29, 2 PM: South Africa v Afghanistan (Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram)
• October 2, 2 PM: South Africa v New Zealand (Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram)

Main Tournament:

• October 7, 2 PM: South Africa v Sri Lanka (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi)
• October 12, 2 PM: South Africa v Australia (Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow)
• October 17, 2 PM: South Africa v Netherlands (Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala)
• October 21, 2 PM: South Africa v England (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
• October 24, 2 PM: South Africa v Bangladesh (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
• October 27, 2 PM: South Africa v Pakistan (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai)
• November 1, 2 PM: South Africa v New Zealand (Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje, Pune)
• November 5, 2 PM: South Africa v India (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
• November 10, 2 PM: South Africa v Afghanistan (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixture and Schedule of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will begin the World Cup campaign against South Africa at Delhi on October 7, and round off the league stage against New Zealand at Bengaluru on November 9.

Warm-up matches:

• September 29, 2 PM: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh (Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati)
• October 3, 2 PM: Sri Lanka v Afghanistan (Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati)

Main Tournament:

• October 7, 2 PM: Sri Lanka v South Africa (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi)
• October 10, 2 PM: Sri Lanka v Pakistan (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad)
• October 16, 2 PM: Sri Lanka v Australia (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow)
• October 21, 10.30 AM: Sri Lanka v Netherlands (Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow)
• October 26, 2 PM: Sri Lanka v England (M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru)
• October 30, 2 PM: Sri Lanka v Afghanistan (Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje, Pune)
• November 2, 2 PM: Sri Lanka v India (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
• November 6, 2 PM: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi)
• November 9, 2 PM: Sri Lanka v New Zealand (M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru)

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixture and Schedule of Bangladesh

Bangladesh will start their competition two days later of the campaign opener against Afghanistan in Dharamsala. They will face England at the same venue two days later, before travelling to Chennai to play New Zealand.

• Saturday, October 7: Bangladesh v Afghanistan, HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala – 10:30 am
• Tuesday, October 10: England v Bangladesh, HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala – 10:30 am
• Friday, October 13: New Zealand v Bangladesh, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 2 pm
• Thursday, October 19: India v Bangladesh, MCA International Stadium, Pune – 2 pm
• Tuesday, October 24: South Africa v Bangladesh, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – 2 pm
• Saturday, October 28: Netherlands v Bangladesh, Eden Gardens, Kolkata – 2 pm
• Tuesday, October 31: Pakistan v Bangladesh, Eden Gardens, Kolkata – 2 pm
• Monday, November 6: Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi – 2 pm
• Saturday, November 11: Australia v Bangladesh, MCA International Stadium, Pune – 10:30 am

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixture and Schedule of Afghanistan

Afghanistan will begin their World Cup campaign in Dharamshala with a match against Bangladesh. They will play their nine league games across seven venues in India.

• Saturday, October 7: Bangladesh v Afghanistan, HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala – 10:30 am
• Wednesday, October 11: India v Afghanistan, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi – 2 pm
• Sunday, October 15: England v Afghanistan, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi – 2 pm
• Wednesday, October 18: New Zealand v Afghanistan, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 2 pm
• Monday, October 23: Pakistan v Afghanistan, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 2 pm
• Monday, October 30: Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, MCA International Stadium, Pune – 2 pm
• Friday, November 3: Netherlands v Afghanistan, BRSABVE Stadium, Lucknow – 2 pm
• Tuesday, November 7: Australia v Afghanistan, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – 2 pm
• Friday, November 10: South Africa v Afghanistan, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – 2 pm

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixture and Schedule of Netherlands

The Netherlands will start their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign against Pakistan in Hyderabad on October 6. The Dutch came through the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe as Qualifier 1.

• October 6 - Pakistan vs Netherlands, Hyderabad, 2:00 pm IST
• October 9 - New Zealand vs Netherlands, Hyderabad, 2:00 pm IST
• October 17 - South Africa vs Netherlands, Dharamsala, 2:00 pm IST
• October 21 - vs Sri Lanka, Lucknow, 10:30 am IST
• October 25 - Australia vs Netherlands, Delhi, 2:00 pm IST
• October 28 - Netherlands vs Bangladesh, Kolkata, 2:00 pm IST
• November 3 - Netherlands vs Afghanistan, Lucknow, 2:00 pm IST
• November 8 - England vs Netherlands, Pune, 2:00 pm IST
• November 12 - India vs Netherlands, Bengaluru, 2:00 pm IST

N Srinivasan, the former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has made a comeback in sports administration as the chairman of Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

80-year-old Srinivasan was appointed the president of the franchise in the CSK board meeting a few weeks ago. Although he will play an advisory role, his presence will strengthen the strategic direction of the team.

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Srinivasan will serve as an advisory role

At this age, N Srinivasan will not be able to travel much. That is why his role will mainly be that of an advisor. The team's CEO Kasi Viswanthan clarified that CSK will remain in constant touch with him and will seek his guidance in important decisions. His strategic thinking and administrative skills will help set a new direction for the team.

"See, it's a great boon for CSK and he's been the best administrator for us and I'm very happy that he's come back into CSK. He'll be in an advisory role only because he doesn't travel much, but we'll be in contact with him.

"Both of us are in Chennai only. So he's in day-to-day contact with us," said Viswanathan.

Will also oversee global leagues

Chennai Super Kings is not limited to IPL only. It also has stakes in South Africa's SA20 League and America's Major Cricket League (MLC). N Srinivasan will oversee CSK's properties in both these leagues.

The CEO said Srinivasan will be in charge of all global properties and his guidance will further strengthen the international identity of the franchise. "He will be in charge everything (all CSK properties)" said the CEO.

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CSK is already one of the most successful and popular franchises in the IPL. MS Dhoni's captaincy and stable administration have made it a brand.

Now Srinivasan's return will not only give the team strategic strength but will also strengthen the image of the franchise at the global level. His deep understanding and long experience in cricket administration is expected to make CSK's future even brighter.

Indian team's opening batsman Rohit Sharma is very eager to return to international cricket. For this, he is working hard on the field. Last week, he passed the Yo-Yo test at the BCCI Center of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. 

During this time, apart from him, Shubman Gill and many other players had given this test. After this test, Rohit Sharma's Bronco Test was also to be done, but this test did not take place. Team India's strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux has come up with the Bronco test. However, this test has not started yet.

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Rohit did not undergo a Bronco Test

According to reports, on August 31, many players including Rohit Sharma underwent Yo-Yo test. Rohit has passed it. He proved his fitness. During this time he was supposed to undergo a Bronco test, but this test has not been implemented by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yet. Therefore, Rohit did not have to give this test.

According to reports, this test can be held in Dubai before the Asia Cup. Team India will leave for Dubai on the morning of September 4 and will hold its first session at the ICC Academy on September 5.

So if BCCI wants to conduct a Bronco test, it can be in Dubai. However, it is not confirmed yet. That is why Rohit Sharma did not undergo a Bronco test.

"It could happen when the squad assembles in Dubai for the Asia Cup. The team will start leaving late tonight (early morning of September 4) and have their first session at the ICC Academy on September 5. So if the management and the S&C want to do a Bronco assessment, it could happen in Dubai, if it happens at all," BCCI's Center of Excellence said.

Rohit Sharma may return on Australia tour

Rohit Sharma, who has retired from T20I and Test cricket, has been away from international cricket for a long time. He last played the final match of the Champions Trophy on 9 March.

In this match, Team India defeated New Zealand and won the Champions Trophy title. Since then, Rohit and Virat Kohli are away from international cricket. These two players may return to the three-match ODI series to be held in Australia next month. For this, both these players are sweating it out on the field.

Earlier, Rohit Sharma had expressed his desire to play in the ODI series against Australia A which is coming on a tour to India.

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What is Bronco Test?

Bronco Test is primarily used in rugby where an individual has to complete a sequence of shuttle runs. From time to time, the BCCI makes changes to the set of tests used to measure players' fitness.

While fitness tests are done for all BCCI-contracted players, India's former Strength & Conditioning coach Soham Desai revealed that those tests didn't always form a selection criterion. It isn't yet known if the Bronco Test will become a selection criterion.

The BCCI on Tuesday invited bids for the title sponsorship rights of the Indian Cricket Team after fantasy sports giant Dream11 pulled out in which companies dealing in real money gaming and cryptocurrency are prohibited as the government has banned such companies.

Dream11 has recently discontinued its real money games due to the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025'. The Act states that 'no person shall offer any, aid, abet, induce, indulge, engage in offering online money gaming services nor shall involve in any advertisement which directly or indirectly promotes any person to play any online money game'.

NEWS 🚨 - BCCI announces the release of the Invitation for Expression of Interest for National Team Lead Sponsor Rights

More details here 👇https://t.co/Qx6YZvYWrw pic.twitter.com/0e0vCoIdBT

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 2, 2025

Since the last day to bid is September 16, it is quite clear that Team India will be seen playing the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 without any lead sponsor.

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BCCI had a title sponsorship deal with Dream11 and My11 Circle

BCCI had a title sponsorship deal with Dream11 and My11 Circle for the Indian cricket team and the Indian Premier League worth around Rs 1000 crore.

A BCCI release said: "Bidder, including any of its Group companies: (i) should not be engaged in online money gaming, betting or gambling services or similar services in India or anywhere in the world; (ii) should not provide any online money gaming, betting or gambling services or similar services to any Person in India; and (iii) should not have any investment or ownership interest in any Person engaged in betting or gambling services in India," 

Criteria to apply for the sponsorship

As per a release issued by the BCCI, the IEOI can be purchased after a payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs 5 lakh plus any applicable GST. The Indian cricket board has also made it clear regarding the type of companies applying, which means BCCI has banned any cryptocurrency companies, online gaming platforms, alcohol companies, and tobacco companies from applying for the lead sponsorship. The companies applying for the sponsorship must also have a turnover of more than Rs 300 crore.

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Notably, the last date to submit the Invitation for Expression of Interest (IEOI) is September 12, while the date of submission of the bid documents is September 16.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2025 will feature the biggest ever prize money for the winning team. 

This time the champion team will get 4.48 million US dollars (about Rs 39.55 crores), which is almost four times more than the prize money of the previous edition (1.32 million dollars or Rs 11.65 crores).

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Prize money increases more than the 2023 Men’s World Cup

Women's World Cup 2025, to be held from September 30 to November 2 under the hosting of India and Sri Lanka, will be played between a total of eight teams.

The total prize money of this tournament will be US $ 13.88 million (about Rs 122.5 crore), which is almost three times more than the last World Cup held in New Zealand in 2022 (3.5 million dollars i.e. Rs 31 crore).

Moreover, this prize money is more than the Men's World Cup 2023 ($10 million i.e. Rs 88.26 crore).

'strategy to focus on the growth of the women’s game.'

The winning team of the men's ODI World Cup in 2023, Australia, received Rs 33.31 crore. Whereas, the runner-up India received Rs 16.65 crore. The winning amount of the Women's ODI World Cup is much more than this.

According to the ICC, the purpose of this increase is to increase the popularity of women's cricket and to give it equal respect as men's cricket.

“Strategy to focus on the growth of the women’s game.” ICC said in its statement on Sunday.

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Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men: Jay Shah

In another boost for women's cricket, there will be a huge increase in prize money for the @ICC Women’s @CricketWorldCup 2025. Overall prize money totals USD $13.88M, a 297% increase from the last edition and more than the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 (USD $10M). #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/rXtIhFEax5

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 1, 2025

ICC president Jay Shah said that the increased prize money shows that the global body will treat women players as equals to men’s cricketers. 

“This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket. This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment for women’s cricket and reflects our clear commitment to its long-term growth," Shah said. 

“Our message is simple, women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally."

“The uplift underscores our ambition to deliver a world-class ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and to inspire the next generation of players and fans. Women’s cricket is on a remarkable upward trajectory, and with this step we are confident the momentum will accelerate. We call upon all stakeholders, fans, media, partners, and Member Boards, to join us in championing the women’s game and ensuring it receives the recognition and respect it deserves.” Jay Shah further added.

There has been a big change in the timing of Asia Cup 2025 matches and the match has been delayed by half an hour. The timing of all matches including the final match has now been changed to 8 pm. The Emirates Cricket Board announced on Saturday.

Earlier the start time of the matches was fixed at 7.30 pm Indian time but now it has been scheduled for 30 minutes later.

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“The start time for 18 out of the 19 DP World Asia Cup 2025 matches has been updated. These matches will now begin at 6:30pm local time (Gulf Standard Time). The Monday, 15 September match between UAE and Oman will start at 4:00pm local time at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – the only day game of the tournament,” the statement read.

Time changes due to rising temperatures

According to reports, the change could be due to the rising temperatures in the UAE, where the tournament is slated to be held from September 9 to 28. Cricket boards reportedly asked broadcasters to push the matches back a bit to avoid exposing their players to harsh summer conditions.

The broadcasters agreed to the change, making evening matches the norm. Only one game, the UAE vs Oman clash on September 15 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, will be played in the afternoon.

India to begin campaign on September 10

The Men in Blue will begin their campaign in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 10, against the UAE. In their second match, India will take on Pakistan on September 14. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side will take on Oman in their final group stage fixture on September 19.

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Asia Cup 2025: Updated Schedule

• September 9, 2025: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
• September 10, 2025: India vs United Arab Emirates, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 11, 2025: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
• September 12, 2025: Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 13, 2025: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
• September 14, 2025: India vs Pakistan, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 15, 2025: UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 5:30 PM IST
• September 15, 2025: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 16, 2025: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
• September 17, 2025: Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 18, 2025: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
• September 19, 2025: India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
• September 20, 2025: B1 vs B2, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 21, 2025: A1 vs A2, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 23, 2025: – A2 vs B1, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
• September 24, 2025: A1 vs B2, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 25, 2025: A2 vs B2, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 26, 2025: A1 vs B1, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 28, 2025: TBC vs TBC - Final, Dubai – 8 PM IST
• September 29, 2025: Reserve Day