The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is gearing up to deliver an exhilarating competition with a unique format and comprehensive rules. In this edition, the world’s elite 10 cricketing nations will engage in a single round-robin format, ensuring each team faces every other team once. The top four teams emerging from this round-robin stage will secure their spots in the highly anticipated semi-finals.
The semi-finals will see a crossover showdown, where the first-placed team will square off against the fourth-placed team, while the second-placed team will battle it out with the third-placed team. The ultimate goal for all teams is to clinch victory in the semi-finals and secure their place in the grand final.
To add to the excitement, each match during the group stage will carry a significant value in terms of points. A win will earn a team two points, a tie or no-result will grant one point, and a loss will result in zero points. In the event of two or more teams being tied on points at the conclusion of the group stage, a series of tie-breakers will come into play, including the net run rate, head-to-head record, number of wins, and fair play ranking.
The semi-finals and the final will be high-stakes knock-out matches, where the losing team in each encounter will face elimination. In the event that a semi-final or the final concludes with a tie after the regular 50 overs per side, an electrifying Super Over will be conducted to determine the ultimate victor. A Super Over is an intense one-over contest, with each team getting a single over to bat, and the team scoring the most runs in that over securing the victory.
The 10 participating teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 are as follows:
- India
- England
- Pakistan
- Australia
- South Africa
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Afghanistan
- Netherlands
The tournament will be hosted in 11 cities across India, creating a cricketing spectacle that is sure to captivate fans worldwide:
- Ahmedabad
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Delhi
- Dharamsala
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Ranchi
The ICC Cricket World Cup is undoubtedly the most prestigious event in cricket, held every four years to determine the world champions. With all participating teams showcasing their prowess, the 2023 World Cup promises to be a fiercely competitive and thrilling tournament that will leave cricket enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.