India’s ICC trophy drought has now lasted nearly a decade, with the last decade peppered with close calls but missed opportunities. The Men in Blue will host the ODI World Cup later this year and will bear the burden of being favourites – the team hosting has won all three previous World Cups. Check out India’s Schedule for ICC World Cup 2023.
Any less than total victory will be met with disappointment, but a repeat of the 2011 World Cup on home soil could be era-defining for this version of the Indian team, 40 years after their first World Cup victory in 1983.
With the injury status of some important players in doubt, it would be intriguing to see how the Indian team forms up in the coming months. With its finest players available, the club believes it can beat anyone on any given day.
The ICC One-Day International World Cup 2023 kicks off on October 5 in Ahmedabad with defending champions England taking on New Zealand.
India’s campaign in the 2023 ODI World Cup begins on October 8 in Chennai against Australia. The high-profile India vs. Pakistan match will take place on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India will start their campaign with a stern challenge of facing the 5 times champion Australia in Chennai. It will be a very crucial match for the home side as it will determine the momentum of the team in the tournament.
India’s Schedule for ICC World Cup 2023
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Timing (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8 | Australia | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 2:00 PM |
| October 11 | Afghanistan | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| October 15 | Pakistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
| October 19 | Bangladesh | MCA Stadium, Pune | 2:00 PM |
| October 22 | New Zealand | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 2:00 PM |
| October 29 | England | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 2:00 PM |
| November 2 | Qualifier 2 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2:00 PM |
| November 5 | South Africa | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 2:00 PM |
| November 11 | Qualifier 1 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
