IND vs NZ, semi-final weather &amp; pitch report: Two cricketing giants, India and New Zealand will clash in the first semi-final match of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Nov 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This is the second time that the two teams will be facing off each other in a World Cup semi-final; the last one was back in 2019.&nbsp;

Hosts India finished at the top of the standings during the group stage of the event after their final match against the Netherlands on Sunday. Rohit Sharma's side will tackle New Zealand in a knockout semi-final on 15 Nov (Wednesday).

The match will commence at 2:00 pm IST at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the same venue where India registered a commanding 302-run victory over Sri Lanka earlier in the tournament.

<h2>IND vs NZ semi-final, World Cup 2023: Pitch report of Wankhede Stadium</h2>

Historically, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has been known for its high-scoring encounters. The pitch is a batting wicket with small boundaries that give easy fours and sixes. However, from a bowling point of view, the pitch is known to assist spinners a bit. But the size of the boundaries might be a problem for slower bowlers.

The average first-inning score at this pitch is recorded at 261 runs. A total of 14 matches have been won on this pitch when chosen to bat first and while chasing 13 matches have been won. The highest score at the Wankhede Stadium is 438/4, scored by South Africa against hosts India in 2015.

<h2>IND vs NZ semi-final, World Cup 2023: Weather report from Mumbai</h2>

According to AccuWeather, Mumbai will have sunny weather with a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. The day has no threat of rain with 44 per cent humidity in the air at a wind speed of 14 km per hour.&nbsp;

<h2>IND vs NZ semi-final, World Cup 2023: India vs New Zealand probable playing XI</h2>

India (IND): Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav/Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami/Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

New Zealand (NZ): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(c)(wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

(With inputs from agencies)

IND vs NZ, semi-final weather & pitch report: Two cricketing giants, India and New Zealand will clash in the first semi-final match of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Nov 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

IND vs NZ, semi-final weather & pitch report: Two cricketing giants, India and New Zealand will clash in the first semi-final match of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Nov 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This is the second time that the two teams will be facing off each other in a World Cup semi-final; the last one was back in 2019. Hosts India finished at the top of the standings during the group stage of the event after their final match against the Netherlands on Sunday. Rohit Sharma's side will tackle New Zealand in a knockout semi-final on 15 Nov (Wednesday). The match will commence at 2:00 pm IST at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the same venue where India registered a commanding 302-run victory over Sri Lanka earlier in the tournament. IND vs NZ semi-final, World Cup 2023: Pitch report of Wankhede Stadium Historically, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has been known for its high-scoring encounters. The pitch is a batting wicket with small boundaries that give easy fours and sixes. However, from a bowling point of view, the pitch is known to assist spinners a bit. But the size of the boundaries might be a problem for slower bowlers. The average first-inning score at this pitch is recorded at 261 runs. A total of 14 matches have been won on this pitch when chosen to bat first and while chasing 13 matches have been won. The highest score at the Wankhede Stadium is 438/4, scored by South Africa against hosts India in 2015. IND vs NZ semi-final, World Cup 2023: Weather report from Mumbai According to AccuWeather, Mumbai will have sunny weather with a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. The day has no threat of rain with 44 per cent humidity in the air at a wind speed of 14 km per hour. IND vs NZ semi-final, World Cup 2023: India vs New Zealand probable playing XI India (IND): Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav/Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami/Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj. New Zealand (NZ): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(c)(wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult (With inputs from agencies)

IND vs NZ semi-final: Weather & pitch report for Wankhede stadium ahead of India vs New Zealand clash

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra is having a wonderful ODI World Cup 2023 with 565 runs in nine matches so far. In addition to his feats, the 23-year-old has also been named ICC Player of Month for October 2023. Ravindra played six matches in October - all in the ODI World Cup - scoring 406 runs with two centuries and two fifties.

Talking about the award, Ravindra, as reported by the ICC, said: "I'm very grateful to win this award."

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"It's been a special month personally and for the team. Being able to play a World Cup in India has been incredibly special," he added.

He edged out India bowler Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa batter Quinton de Kock for the award.

The left-hand batter started the tournament with a match-winning knock of 123 not out against defending champions England in the tournament opener in Ahmedabad before scoring a century against Australia as well. In between, he hit two fifties, against India and Netherlands.

The Kiwi player also thanked his teammates for backing him and letting him flourish as a batter.

"Being backed by the team helps a lot, being able to go out there with a lot of freedom, and play your natural game," Ravindra said.

"The lucky thing is the wickets have been really nice to bat on, suits my game in terms of being positive and taking the game on."

Currently, Ravindra is at the top of the run charts in the ODI World Cup 2023 with 565 runs to his name in nine matches at an average of 70.62 with a total of three centuries. De Kock and India batter Virat Kohli take the next two places with 550 and 543 runs, respectively.

Ravindra now also holds the record for most runs by a player in their maiden ODI World Cup, going past England batter Jonny Bairstow's 532 in the 2019 edition.

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra is having a wonderful ODI World Cup 2023 with 565 runs in nine matches so far. In addition to his feats, the 23-year-old has also been named ICC Player of Month for October 2023.

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra is having a wonderful ODI World Cup 2023 with 565 runs in nine matches so far. In addition to his feats, the 23-year-old has also been named ICC Player of Month for October 2023. Ravindra played six matches in October - all in the ODI World Cup - scoring 406 runs with two centuries and two fifties. Talking about the award, Ravindra, as reported by the ICC, said: "I'm very grateful to win this award." Also Read: Australia batter Glenn Maxwell advises how to put India bowlers under pressure "It's been a special month personally and for the team. Being able to play a World Cup in India has been incredibly special," he added. He edged out India bowler Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa batter Quinton de Kock for the award. The left-hand batter started the tournament with a match-winning knock of 123 not out against defending champions England in the tournament opener in Ahmedabad before scoring a century against Australia as well. In between, he hit two fifties, against India and Netherlands. The Kiwi player also thanked his teammates for backing him and letting him flourish as a batter. "Being backed by the team helps a lot, being able to go out there with a lot of freedom, and play your natural game," Ravindra said. "The lucky thing is the wickets have been really nice to bat on, suits my game in terms of being positive and taking the game on." Currently, Ravindra is at the top of the run charts in the ODI World Cup 2023 with 565 runs to his name in nine matches at an average of 70.62 with a total of three centuries. De Kock and India batter Virat Kohli take the next two places with 550 and 543 runs, respectively. Ravindra now also holds the record for most runs by a player in their maiden ODI World Cup, going past England batter Jonny Bairstow's 532 in the 2019 edition.

New Zealand star named ICC Player of Month for October 2023 with historic performance in World Cup

The world’s biggest cricket gear manufacturer, Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), has sharply ramped up production anticipating a boom in demand coinciding with the Cricket World Cup 2023, and is betting on an even bigger uplift if two-time champions and hosts India lift the coveted trophy.

The tournament began on Thursday (October 5) in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, where defending champions England played the last tournament's runners-up New Zealand at the world's largest cricket stadium, named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In the small town of Meerut, an hour’s drive from the Indian capital New Delhi, workers are furiously busy cutting, shaving and chiselling wooden logs to give shape to more than 1,500 cricket bats a day at the SG factory, which supplies cricket gear to dozens of Indian and global cricket stars.

Workers cut, glue, sand and bend hundreds of bats to the exact specifications of international superstars, who rely on their decades-old techniques.

In another hall, workers are hunched over their machines cutting, sewing and shaping cricket balls to meet the scaled-up demand ahead of the World Cup.

Shop floors at family businesses like SG, which have traditionally dominated the cricket gear manufacturing for generations in India, are buzzing with activity before the start of the quadrennial tournament.

SG also manufactures pads and gloves, dispatching them around the world to be used by other brands.

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Paras Anand, a third-generation entrepreneur at SG, the firm that his grandfather started in 1931 in Lahore, says they are hoping for an encore to the 2011 World Cup when India last hosted the 50 overs tournament and won the trophy – sparking a frenzy of celebrations.

Over the years, SG has transformed into a manufacturing company that churns out every item related to the game of cricket, from English Willow and Kashmir Willow cricket bats, hand-stitched leather balls, protective equipment, cricket whites, kit bags to cricket footwear and accessories.

SG sponsors almost half the current Indian team, including the likes of K.L Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Jasprit Bumrah.

Anand said the cricket equipment market in India was worth between US$200-250 million with an annual growth ranging between 5-10 per cent but if India wins the World Cup then the market would surge past US$300 million.

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Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and his men head into the 50-overs showpiece event as the world's top-ranked ODI team with the hopes of a cricket-mad country of 1.4 billion on their shoulders.

Despite their huge financial muscle, India have not won a global title since lifting the 2013 Champions Trophy but their smooth run-up to the World Cup has given fans optimism that Rohit's side are set to put that right.

India won the Asia Cup last month, beating former world champions Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the tournament, and have all their frontline players available after welcoming back Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer from injury.

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The world’s biggest cricket gear manufacturer, Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), has sharply ramped up production anticipating a boom in demand coinciding with the Cricket World Cup 2023, and is betting on an even bigger uplift if two-time champions and hosts India lift the coveted trophy.

The world’s biggest cricket gear manufacturer, Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), has sharply ramped up production anticipating a boom in demand coinciding with the Cricket World Cup 2023, and is betting on an even bigger uplift if two-time champions and hosts India lift the coveted trophy. The tournament began on Thursday (October 5) in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, where defending champions England played the last tournament's runners-up New Zealand at the world's largest cricket stadium, named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the small town of Meerut, an hour’s drive from the Indian capital New Delhi, workers are furiously busy cutting, shaving and chiselling wooden logs to give shape to more than 1,500 cricket bats a day at the SG factory, which supplies cricket gear to dozens of Indian and global cricket stars. Workers cut, glue, sand and bend hundreds of bats to the exact specifications of international superstars, who rely on their decades-old techniques. In another hall, workers are hunched over their machines cutting, sewing and shaping cricket balls to meet the scaled-up demand ahead of the World Cup. Shop floors at family businesses like SG, which have traditionally dominated the cricket gear manufacturing for generations in India, are buzzing with activity before the start of the quadrennial tournament. SG also manufactures pads and gloves, dispatching them around the world to be used by other brands. Also read | World Cup 2023: New Zealand outplay reigning champions England, win by 9 wickets Paras Anand, a third-generation entrepreneur at SG, the firm that his grandfather started in 1931 in Lahore, says they are hoping for an encore to the 2011 World Cup when India last hosted the 50 overs tournament and won the trophy – sparking a frenzy of celebrations. Over the years, SG has transformed into a manufacturing company that churns out every item related to the game of cricket, from English Willow and Kashmir Willow cricket bats, hand-stitched leather balls, protective equipment, cricket whites, kit bags to cricket footwear and accessories. SG sponsors almost half the current Indian team, including the likes of K.L Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Jasprit Bumrah. Anand said the cricket equipment market in India was worth between US$200-250 million with an annual growth ranging between 5-10 per cent but if India wins the World Cup then the market would surge past US$300 million. Watch | ICC World Cup 2023: 1996 WC-winning coach Dav Whatmore picks game-changers for WC × Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and his men head into the 50-overs showpiece event as the world's top-ranked ODI team with the hopes of a cricket-mad country of 1.4 billion on their shoulders. Despite their huge financial muscle, India have not won a global title since lifting the 2013 Champions Trophy but their smooth run-up to the World Cup has given fans optimism that Rohit's side are set to put that right. India won the Asia Cup last month, beating former world champions Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the tournament, and have all their frontline players available after welcoming back Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer from injury. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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England Test captain Ben Stokes' decision to come out of ODI retirement is not going down well with former Australia skipper Tim Paine. Speaking on a podcast show, Paine criticised Stokes for 'picking where he wants to play' and pushing others down the peck.

Notably, Stokes had announced the ODI retirement about an year ago citing workload but has decided to come out of it and play in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The quadrennial tournament will begin on October 5 and England will enter as defending champions for the first time.

“Ben Stokes coming out of one day retirement, I found that interesting. It was a bit of, ‘Me, me, me’, there isn’t it? It was, ‘I’ll pick and I’ll choose where I want to play and when I want to play’, and, ‘I’ll play in the big tournaments,’” Paine said on SEN Tassie.

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“The guys who played for 12 months, ‘Sorry, thanks. But can you go and sit on the bench because I want to play now?’.”

Stokes, who was instrumental in England's World Cup win in 2019, will be playing as a batsman only as confirmed by England selector Luke Wright. To get Stokes in the side, the spot of England's up and coming star Harry Brook looks the one to be sacrificed and Paine wasn't much convinced by that. &nbsp;

“I don’t know, he’s not bowling. Harry Brook or Ben Stokes? As a bat. It would be very close, very, very close,” said the former Aussie skipper.

The Kangaroo wicketkeeper-batsman, however, admitted that England will now enter the tournament as favourites along side host India.

“Probably (England are now favourites), them and India,” Paine said.

Speaking on Australia's chances, Paine said that the Kangaroos can also win if they get on a streak.

“I think the Aussies if they can get hot (they can also win).”

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England Test captain Ben Stokes' decision to come out of ODI retirement is not going down well with former Australia skipper Tim Paine. Speaking on a podcast show, Paine criticised Stokes for 'picking where he wants to play' and pushing others down the peck.

England Test captain Ben Stokes' decision to come out of ODI retirement is not going down well with former Australia skipper Tim Paine. Speaking on a podcast show, Paine criticised Stokes for 'picking where he wants to play' and pushing others down the peck. Notably, Stokes had announced the ODI retirement about an year ago citing workload but has decided to come out of it and play in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The quadrennial tournament will begin on October 5 and England will enter as defending champions for the first time. “Ben Stokes coming out of one day retirement, I found that interesting. It was a bit of, ‘Me, me, me’, there isn’t it? It was, ‘I’ll pick and I’ll choose where I want to play and when I want to play’, and, ‘I’ll play in the big tournaments,’” Paine said on SEN Tassie. Also Read: 'Credit to the...,' says Jasprit Bumrah for successful return to International cricket after 1st Ireland T20I “The guys who played for 12 months, ‘Sorry, thanks. But can you go and sit on the bench because I want to play now?’.” Stokes, who was instrumental in England's World Cup win in 2019, will be playing as a batsman only as confirmed by England selector Luke Wright. To get Stokes in the side, the spot of England's up and coming star Harry Brook looks the one to be sacrificed and Paine wasn't much convinced by that. “I don’t know, he’s not bowling. Harry Brook or Ben Stokes? As a bat. It would be very close, very, very close,” said the former Aussie skipper. The Kangaroo wicketkeeper-batsman, however, admitted that England will now enter the tournament as favourites along side host India. “Probably (England are now favourites), them and India,” Paine said. Speaking on Australia's chances, Paine said that the Kangaroos can also win if they get on a streak. “I think the Aussies if they can get hot (they can also win).” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On Tuesday (June 27), the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the full schedule of the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition, to be held in India in October-November. After the schedule was made official, the Pakisan Cricket Board (PCB) said that it requires clearance from the government to take part in the mega event in India. Now, the ICC has responded to PCB's statement and stated that they are confident of the 1992 winner's participation in the showpiece event in the subcontinent.

<h2>'We are confident Pakistan will be in India for CWC'23'</h2>

"Pakistan have signed a participation agreement to compete and we expect them to be there and have had no indications to the contrary," an ICC statement said on the matter. "All members have to abide by the rules and the laws of their country and we respect that. But we're confident Pakistan will be in India for the Men's Cricket World Cup," added the statement.

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It is to be noted that the PCB&nbsp;statement came following the schedule announcement. "The PCB requires the Government of Pakistan's clearance for any tour to India, including the match venues. We are liaising with our government for guidance, and as soon as we hear something from them, we will update the Event Authority (ICC). This position is consistent with what we had told the ICC a couple of weeks ago when they shared with us the draft schedule and sought our feedback," said the PCB statement.

The ODI World Cup schedule came out only 100 days before the tournament's commencement. As per reports, one of the main reasons for the delay was PCB's requests for venue changes. The Pakistani board wanted venues to be shifted for their games versus Afghansitan (Chennai) and Australia (Bengaluru). They wanted the venues to be swapped for the two games whereas they also raised concerns on playing India in Ahmedabad on October 15.&nbsp;

Nonetheless, none of PCB's reported requests were accepted as ICC and BCCI released the schedule earlier this week. Pakistan will open their campaign versus Qualifier 1 in Hyderabad on October 06 and meet arch-rivals India on October 15.&nbsp;

On Tuesday (June 27), the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the full schedule of the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition, to be held in India in October-November.

On Tuesday (June 27), the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the full schedule of the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition, to be held in India in October-November. After the schedule was made official, the Pakisan Cricket Board (PCB) said that it requires clearance from the government to take part in the mega event in India. Now, the ICC has responded to PCB's statement and stated that they are confident of the 1992 winner's participation in the showpiece event in the subcontinent. 'We are confident Pakistan will be in India for CWC'23' "Pakistan have signed a participation agreement to compete and we expect them to be there and have had no indications to the contrary," an ICC statement said on the matter. "All members have to abide by the rules and the laws of their country and we respect that. But we're confident Pakistan will be in India for the Men's Cricket World Cup," added the statement. Also Read: 'Stop making low-standard...': Former Pakistan wicketkeeper lashes out at PCB for ODI WC requests It is to be noted that the PCB statement came following the schedule announcement. "The PCB requires the Government of Pakistan's clearance for any tour to India, including the match venues. We are liaising with our government for guidance, and as soon as we hear something from them, we will update the Event Authority (ICC). This position is consistent with what we had told the ICC a couple of weeks ago when they shared with us the draft schedule and sought our feedback," said the PCB statement. The ODI World Cup schedule came out only 100 days before the tournament's commencement. As per reports, one of the main reasons for the delay was PCB's requests for venue changes. The Pakistani board wanted venues to be shifted for their games versus Afghansitan (Chennai) and Australia (Bengaluru). They wanted the venues to be swapped for the two games whereas they also raised concerns on playing India in Ahmedabad on October 15. Nonetheless, none of PCB's reported requests were accepted as ICC and BCCI released the schedule earlier this week. Pakistan will open their campaign versus Qualifier 1 in Hyderabad on October 06 and meet arch-rivals India on October 15.

CWC'23: 'They have signed...' - ICC on Pakistan's participation in mega event in India

On Tuesday (June 27), the International Cricket Council (ICC) finally released the much-awaited full schedule of the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition&nbsp;to be held in India in October-November. The fixtures were announced following months of speculations. Defending champions England are set to face New Zealand in the tournament opener in Ahmedabad on October 5, whereas India will kick off their campaign versus Australia on October 8 in Ahmedabad. The hosts will lock horns with Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 15.

Ahmedabad, Dharamshala, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Lucknow, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Pune are the venues for the ten-team tournament. It is to be noted that if Pakistan reaches the semi-finals, they will play in Kolkata. Meanwhile, India will play their semi-final, if they reach that far, in Mumbai unless they lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan. In that case, they will meet at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India's venues are Ahmedabad (versus Pakistan), Chennai (against Australia), Delhi (against Afghanistan), Lucknow (versus England), Dharamshala (versus New Zealand), Kolkata (against South Africa), Pune (against Bangladesh), Bengaluru (versus Q1) and Mumbai (versus Q2).&nbsp;

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ICC World Cup 2023 Knockouts:

• 1st Semifinal - 15th November, Mumbai.

• 2nd Semifinal - 16th November, Kolkata.

• Final - 19th November, Ahmedabad

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What is the format for CWC'23?

The 2019 format will be followed for the upcoming edition of the 50-over World Cup. Every side will lock horns with the other nine teams once in the round-robin stage and the top four sides will proceed to the semi-finals (with the top-ranked side facing the fourth-positioned team and the second-ranked team facing the third-positioned side). The final will take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on November 19.&nbsp;

Hosts, India will be eager to end their ten-year-long ICC-title drought by winning the 50-over World Cup at home. The last time India hosted the tournament was in 2011 when they were the co-hosts along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Back then, the MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue won the championship after 28 years. Will Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. replicate the feat this time around? Only time will tell...

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On Tuesday (June 27), the International Cricket Council (ICC) finally released the much-awaited full schedule of the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition to be held in India in October-November.

On Tuesday (June 27), the International Cricket Council (ICC) finally released the much-awaited full schedule of the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition to be held in India in October-November. The fixtures were announced following months of speculations. Defending champions England are set to face New Zealand in the tournament opener in Ahmedabad on October 5, whereas India will kick off their campaign versus Australia on October 8 in Ahmedabad. The hosts will lock horns with Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 15. Ahmedabad, Dharamshala, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Lucknow, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Pune are the venues for the ten-team tournament. It is to be noted that if Pakistan reaches the semi-finals, they will play in Kolkata. Meanwhile, India will play their semi-final, if they reach that far, in Mumbai unless they lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan. In that case, they will meet at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India's venues are Ahmedabad (versus Pakistan), Chennai (against Australia), Delhi (against Afghanistan), Lucknow (versus England), Dharamshala (versus New Zealand), Kolkata (against South Africa), Pune (against Bangladesh), Bengaluru (versus Q1) and Mumbai (versus Q2). Here is the full schedule: ICC World Cup 2023 Knockouts: • 1st Semifinal - 15th November, Mumbai. • 2nd Semifinal - 16th November, Kolkata. • Final - 19th November, Ahmedabad Also Read: Eden Gardens, Wankhede Stadium are frontrunners to host 2023 World Cup semis - BCCI official What is the format for CWC'23? The 2019 format will be followed for the upcoming edition of the 50-over World Cup. Every side will lock horns with the other nine teams once in the round-robin stage and the top four sides will proceed to the semi-finals (with the top-ranked side facing the fourth-positioned team and the second-ranked team facing the third-positioned side). The final will take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on November 19. Hosts, India will be eager to end their ten-year-long ICC-title drought by winning the 50-over World Cup at home. The last time India hosted the tournament was in 2011 when they were the co-hosts along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Back then, the MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue won the championship after 28 years. Will Rohit Sharma & Co. replicate the feat this time around? Only time will tell... WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

ICC announces ODI WC schedule, England to face NZ in opener; India-Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 15