Five Crucial matches at ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 are discussed below after the schedule has been announced.
India vs Pakistan, October 15 , Ahmedabad
India and Pakistan games are always eagerly anticipated, and when they take place at a World Cup, the anticipation is only increased. India has dominated this matchup, having won each of their seven meetings at 50-over World Cups.
It was Rohit Sharma who made the difference in the last 50-over showcase, as the current India captain scored a stunning 140 to lead his team to a convincing 89-run (DLS method) victory in Manchester.
In Ahmedabad, Rohit will be trying to repeat that performance, but Pakistan’s captain and No. 1 ODI hitter Babar Azam is sure to be just as motivated to win for his country.
And supporters of the squad in blue will be hoping for a reprise of Virat Kohli’s heroics from the T20 World Cup in Melbourne last year, where he guided India to an exhilarating victory over Pakistan in a thrilling run chase in front of a sizable crowd at the MCG.
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England vs New Zealand, October 5, Ahmedabad
The two competitors will rekindle rivalry in the tournament opening later this year. The dramatic final of the most recent World Cup is still one of the most memorable cricket matches of all time.
A victory first up will be crucial as teams attempt to build some early momentum because it appears that England and New Zealand will both be around the mark when the whistles start to blow at the tournament’s conclusion.
Kane Williamson’s fitness is still up in the air, but New Zealand will be hopeful the inspirational captain recovers from his knee injury in time to help the Black Caps try to avenge their tight loss to England four years ago. England will be optimistic of adding this trophy to the 2019 World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup titles they won in Australia since they have recently been a power against the white ball.
Australia vs India, October 8 , Chennai
Two of the finest 50-over teams in the world square off in an important matchup as they look to get the tournament off to a fast start.
On October 8, when India played its opening World Cup match against Australia, a five-time winner, all eyes will be on Chennai. Rohit Sharma’s team will have their job cut out for them.
There won’t be many shocks because the two teams will be familiar with one another, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see many runs scored in this match.
The tournament hosts’ World Cup campaign would get off to the best possible start with a victory in this match, but Australia will be determined to make a statement and demonstrate that they are competitive contenders to repeat their 1987 World Cup victory on Indian soil.
Australia vs South Africa, October 13 , Lucknow
At the 2019 World Cup, South Africa only claimed three victories, but it’s interesting to note that one of those triumphs came in the last group game against Australia in Manchester, thanks to an outstanding century from Faf du Plessis.
The senior right-hander made a significant impression during this year’s Indian Premier League to demonstrate that he is more than capable against the white-ball, though it is unknown if the star South African batter would be seen in India.
England vs Australia, November 4 , Narendar Modi Stadium
The 36th of 47 One-Day International (ODI) matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 competition will pit the England Cricket Team against the Australia Cricket Team. At Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the 36th Match between ENG and AUS will begin at 2:00 PM local.
One of the oldest, largest, and most intense cricket rivalries is The Ashes, which is played between Australia and England. In the 340 matches that have been played so far in the series, Australia has won 140, England 108, and 92 have ended in draws.
