ODI World Cup 2023: India-Pakistan clash on Oct 15, match to be played in India, says report
The high-voltage encounter between India and Pakistan is set to take place on 15 October 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will be part of the ODI World Cup which is scheduled to take place in India in October and November 2023. Cricket fans are excited to see the ultimate faceoff between the two teams.
Moreover, as per Cricbuzz, India will be playing their tournament opener against Australia, and the venue for it is likely to be Chennai.
The inaugural game of the World Cup in India will be played between England and New Zealand on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the final scheduled to be played at the same venue on November 19.
ODI World Cup 2023: Final fixture to be declared soon
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to come up with the World Cup schedule soon, most likely after the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) concludes, the report said.
Pakistan has agreed to tour India for the tournament, despite uncertainty over India’s presence at Asia Cup in Pakistan, the report added.
The biggest talking point will be PCB’s decision to travel across the border amidst the continued standoff between the two nations regarding the Asia Cup 2023. The report also adds that the PCB had some reservations regarding playing India in Ahmedabad, and thus PCB Chief Najam Sethi had reportedly visited the ICC office in Dubai to express his concerns about the issue. Should the Babar Azam-led unit qualify for the final of the ODI World Cup 2023, they are not likely to have any complaints about playing in Ahmedabad henceforth.
India-Pakistan head to head in World Cup
Whether it is a battlefield or a playground, the rivalry between India-Pakistan is well-known. India enjoys a 7-0 record against its arch-rival since their first meeting in 1992.
Here’s a look at the results between the sides in World Cups over the years.
1992 – India beat Pakistan by 43 runs in Sydney
1996 – India beat Pakistan by 39 runs in Bengaluru
1999 – India beat Pakistan by 47 runs in Manchester
2003 – India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets in Centurion
2011 – India beat Pakistan by 27 runs in Mohali (Semifinal)
2015 – India beat Pakistan by 76 runs in Adelaide
2019 – India beat Pakistan by 89 runs in Manchester
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