The most anticipated cricket tournament is set to begin on October 5th, featuring defending champions England and runner-up team New Zealand in the opening match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The final showdown will also take place at the same venue on November 19th.
This ODI tournament will span across ten different venues, ranging from the southern to the northern regions of the country. Let’s delve into some details about these stadiums:
Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Location: New Delhi
- Capacity: 55,000
- Inauguration: 1883
- Noteworthy for hosting iconic matches, including Anil Kumble’s historic feat of taking all 10 wickets in a Test innings against Pakistan in February 1999. It has often been a host for World Cup matches when India is the host.
| Date | Match |
| October 7 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka |
| October 11 | India vs Afghanistan |
| October 15 | England vs Afghanistan |
| October 25 | Australia vs Netherlands |
| November 6 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Wankhede Stadium
- Location: Mumbai
- Capacity: 33,000
- Inauguration: 1974
| Match | Date |
| England vs South Africa | October 21 |
| South Africa vs Bangladesh | October 24 |
| India vs Sri Lanka | November 2 |
| Australia vs Afghanistan | November 7 |
| First Semi-Final | November 15 |
Muthiah Annamalai (M A) Chidambaram Stadium
- Location: Chennai
- Capacity: 38,000
- Inauguration: 191
- Situated near the picturesque Marina Beach along the Bay of Bengal, this stadium is known for its passionate cricket fans. The pitch favors spinners.
| Date | Match |
| October 8 | India vs Australia |
| October 13 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh |
| October 18 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan |
| October 23 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan |
| October 27 | Pakistan vs South Africa |
Narendra Modi Stadium
- Location: Ahmedabad
- Capacity: 132,000
- Inauguration: 1983
- The world’s largest cricket stadium will host the ICC World Cup’s opening game and the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match.
| Match | Date |
| England vs New Zealand | October 5 |
| India vs Pakistan | October 14 |
| England vs Australia | November 4 |
| South Africa vs Afghanistan | November 10 |
| Final | November 19 |
Eden Gardens
- Location: Kolkata
- Capacity: 68,000
- Inauguration: 1864
- One of the oldest cricket stadiums, it hosted the 1987 World Cup. Located near the Hooghly river and Kolkata Maidan.
| Date | Match |
| October 28 | Netherlands vs Bangladesh |
| October 31 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
| November 5 | India vs South Africa |
| November 11 | England vs Pakistan |
| November 16 | Second Semi-Final |
MCA International Stadium
- Location: Pune
- Capacity: 37,000
- Inauguration: 2012
- Hosting its first-ever World Cup game on October 9th, featuring India and Bangladesh.
| Match | Date |
| India vs Bangladesh | October 19 |
| Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | October 30 |
| New Zealand vs South Africa | November 1 |
| England vs Netherlands | November 8 |
| Australia vs Bangladesh | November 11 |
M Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Location: Bengaluru
- Capacity: 40,000
- Inauguration: 1972
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| October 20 | Australia vs Pakistan |
| October 26 | England vs Sri Lanka |
| November 4 | New Zealand vs Pakistan |
| November 9 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka |
| November 12 | India vs Netherlands |
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
- Location: Dharamsala
- Capacity: 23,000
- Inauguration: 2003
- Offers a breathtaking view of the Himalayan mountains.
| Date | Match |
| October 7 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan |
| October 10 | England vs Bangladesh |
| October 17 | South Africa vs Netherlands |
| October 22 | India vs New Zealand |
| October 28 | Australia vs New Zealand |
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
- Location: Hyderabad
- Capacity: 39,200
- Inauguration: 2005
| Date | Match |
| October 6 | Pakistan vs Netherlands |
| October 9 | New Zealand vs Netherlands |
| October 10 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
Location: Lucknow
Capacity: 50,000
Inauguration: 2017
| Date | Match |
| October 12 | Australia vs South Africa |
| October 16 | Australia vs Sri Lanka |
| October 21 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka |
| October 29 | India vs England |
| November 3 | Netherlands vs Afghanistan |
These diverse venues promise an exciting and memorable ICC World Cup tournament, showcasing the rich cricketing heritage of India
