The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is the 13th edition of the premier international cricket tournament and will be hosted by India. And the 6th edition of the tournament when a single country will host a full tournament. India will be hosting the quadrennial tournament for the fourth time in its history, and the tournament is set to take place in 2023 and will be the first time the competition is held entirely in India.

It promises to be an exciting event as some of the best teams in the world compete for the favored title. With only eight months to go until the start of the tournament, now is the perfect time to start preparing for this momentous event. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with all the information you need about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Format of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023:

The tournament will feature 10 teams split into two groups. Ten teams will contest for the desired trophy. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 tournament will follow a similar format to the 2019 edition in England and Wales, with a round-robin stage followed by the knockouts. 

All 10 teams will compete against each other once in the round-robin stage. A victory earns the winning side two points in every match, while a no-result will mean the sides share a point each. The top four teams at the end of the round-robin stage will qualify for the semi-finals. The winners of the two successive semi-finals will contest in the final, where the champion will be crowned with the most desired trophy. 

History of the ICC Cricket World Cup Tournament:

The ICC Cricket World Cup is the international championship of one-day(ODI) cricket. The tournament has been held every four years since 1975 and is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The event has grown in both stature and popularity over the years, with more than two billion viewers tuning in to watch the 2015 edition.

This will be the fourth time that India will be hosting the tournament and the first time that it will be the sole host. They previously co-hosted the tournament in 1987, 1996, and 2011.

The first ICC Cricket World Cup was played in England in 1975, with the West Indies emerging victorious after beating Australia by 17 runs in the final. The tournament was played in the One Day International (ODI) format and featured only eight teams – Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and East Africa.

Since then, the format and number of teams taking part have changed drastically. The 1992 Cricket World Cup was the first to include South Africa following their return to international cricket, while 24 teams competed in the 2007 tournament in West Indies. The 2019 Cricket World Cup was held in England and Wales and featured ten teams – Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.

The latest edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup was a huge success, with England taking home the trophy after defeating New Zealand in an enthralling final in Lord’s. This marked the first time that England had won the tournament since its inception in 1975. 

Australia is the most successful team in the history of the Cricket World Cup, having won the tournament a record five times. West Indies and India have won the tournament twice, while England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have each lifted the trophy once.

The ICC Cricket World Cup has become one of the biggest sporting events in the world, and it continues to grow in popularity with each edition. I know the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will break all viewership records of past World cups.

Qualification of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023:

The ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2020-23  will be the main qualification lane for the tournament. As with the previous edition, the tournament will feature 10 teams. The main route for qualification will be the 2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League(CWCSL) tournament.

For the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the top seven sides plus the hosts (India) from the thirteen competitors in the Super League will qualify. The remaining five teams and five Associate sides will play in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier, from which two teams will go through to the final tournament. England are the defending champion in this tournament.

FAQs

What is the schedule of the 2023 World Cup?

It is scheduled to be hosted by India during October and November 2023 and will be the first time the competition is held entirely in India.

What is the Cricket World Cup?

The ICC Cricket World Cup is the flagship event of the international cricket calendar and takes place every four years, with matches contested in a 50-over format. The next tournament in 2023 will be the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup and will be hosted by India.

Where is the Cricket World Cup?

India will host the Cricket World Cup 2023 in October & November 2023. And India is already qualified for the World Cup as a host country.

How many teams are playing in the Cricket World Cup?

For the Cricket World Cup 2023, In total, 32 countries are taking part in the qualification process, from which 10 will qualify for the World Cup.

Who won the last Cricket World Cup?

The latest edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup was a huge success, with England taking home the trophy after defeating New Zealand in an enthralling final in Lord’s. This marked the first time that England had won the tournament since its inception in 1975. After this win, Everyone raised their voices against the rules of the ICC.

Where can I watch the Cricket world cup?

ICC awarded Star Sports the global broadcast rights for all ICC Events 2015-2023. Cricket viewers in the United States and Canada can watch ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 live coverage on Willow TV and Sky Sports Cricket.

In India and its sub-continental countries, People can watch the ICC Cricket world cup 2023 on the Star Sports network. Also, Disney+Hotstar will be streaming this world cup for people who will subscribe to it. Jio users can watch for free on JioTv as well.

How many times did India win World Cup?

India won the world cup in 1983 and 2011. We are hoping that India will take advantage of the home ground and will win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Where is the next World Cup 2026?

The 2026 tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The 2026 world cup will be played in the T20 format. The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be hosted in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and UAE.

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