ICC World Cup 2023: Which stadiums Will Host the ICC World Cup matches for the first time?

Ten teams will compete for the ODI title in men’s cricket over the course of 46 days in 48 matches, including the semifinals and final. Eight teams have already secured their participation in the showpiece event, with two more joining following the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifiers.

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa all qualified for the competition based on their standings in the Cricket World Cup Super League.

This will be India’s fourth time hosting the ODI World Cup, however it will be the first time as a sole host, having previously hosted the tournament with neighbors Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

India first hosted the Cricket World Cup in 1987, when it shared the event with Pakistan. India co-hosted the tournament with Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 1996, and they most recently co-hosted the showpiece event with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Aside from the three ODI World Cups that they co-hosted; India hosted the T20 World Cup as a sole host in 2016. As of now, 20 different venues across the country have hosted a men’s World Cup match.

Three venues will host a cricket World Cup match for the first time in 2023, while one venue will host a World Cup match following a major refurbishment and rechristening. Here is a glance at the stadiums that will host the first men’s cricket world cup match:

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Stadiums That Will Host The ICC World Cup Matches For The First Time

1. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad:

Although the stadium has previously hosted a few events under the original name of Sardar Patel Stadium or Motera with a capacity of 48,000, the stadium has been refurbished to house a record 1,32,000 spectators and will host a world cup match for the first time.

The venue will host five matches, including the tournament’s first and final matches, as well as the high-octane duel between India and Pakistan. This will also be the fourth World Cup event to be held in Ahmedabad, which previously hosted matches in 1987, 1996, and 2011.

2. Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium, Pune:

For the first time, the MCA Stadium, home of the Maharashtra Cricket Team and Team India, will host a World Cup match. The facility, which opened in 2012, has a seating capacity of 37,000 people.

The MCA Stadium will host five matches, the first of which will be an India vs. Bangladesh contest. While this will be the venue’s inaugural set of World Cup matches, Pune will be hosting a World Cup tournament for the third time.

The matches were held at the Nehru Stadium in Pune, which is home to the Maharashtra Cricket Association and was the home of Team India until 2005. In 1987 and 1996, Pune hosted a World Cup match.

3. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad:

The Uppal Stadium, which can hold up to 55,000 people, will host the World Cup for the first time in 2023. The venue will only hold three matches: Pakistan’s matches against the two qualifiers and New Zealand’s encounter.

The city of Hyderabad will host a World Cup match for the third time, as is customary in most circumstances. Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in Hyderabad hosted a World Cup match in 1987 and 1996, respectively.

4. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Lucknow:

The arena, known as the Ekana Stadium, will host a World Cup match for the first time in 2023. The venue, which opened in 2017, has a capacity of 50,000 people.

The stadium will host five matches, including Australia vs. South Africa and India vs. England. This will be the first World Cup match held in Lucknow, but not the first for the state of Uttar Pradesh, has hosted matches in Kanpur at the Green Park in 1987 and 1996.

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