The anticipation is building as teams gear up for the final stage of their preparations ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. It's time for the warm-up matches, providing a taste of Indian conditions and essential match practice. These thrilling encounters kick off on Friday, September 28, and will keep cricket enthusiasts engaged until Tuesday, October 3.
The opening day of the warm-up fixtures will see Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, and Pakistan battling it out. On Saturday, Australia, England, Netherlands, and the host nation, India, will take center stage. The excitement continues with the second round of warm-up games scheduled for October 2 and 3.
A trio of renowned cricketing venues will host these electrifying matches: Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, and Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. India will commence their warm-up journey in Assam's capital before heading to the scenic coastal city of Thiruvananthapuram for their final preparatory match.
Here's all you need to know about the ODI World Cup 2023 warm-up fixtures:
Schedule and Venues:
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati – Friday, September 29
South Africa vs Afghanistan at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram – Friday, September 29
New Zealand vs Pakistan at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad – Friday, September 29
India vs England at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati – Saturday, September 30
Australia vs Netherlands at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram – Saturday, September 30
England vs Bangladesh at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati – Monday, October 2
New Zealand vs South Africa at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram – Monday, October 2
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati – Tuesday, October 3
India vs Netherlands at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram – Tuesday, October 3
Pakistan vs Australia at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad – Tuesday, October 3
All the World Cup warm-up matches are scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm IST, with the toss happening at 1:30 pm.
Broadcast Information: Catch all the action live as the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 warm-up matches will be broadcast exclusively on the Star Sports Network in India. For those on the go, live streaming of the warm-up games will be available on the Disney+Hotstar app and website for free in India.
Get ready for cricketing excellence as the world's best teams set the stage on fire in these thrilling warm-up matches!
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