The anticipation for this year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India is reaching a fever pitch as the official warm-up match schedule has been revealed.
With only a few days remaining before the main event commences on October 5th, cricket aficionados are in for an exhilarating week of intense 50-over battles across three captivating Indian cities.
From September 29 to October 3, all eyes in the cricketing world will be focused on Guwahati, Hyderabad, and Thiruvananthapuram.
These cities will host a series of gripping warm-up matches, allowing the ten competing teams to fine-tune their strategies and get accustomed to the local playing conditions ahead of the World Cup.
The cricketing extravaganza kicks off with a bang on the opening day. Bangladesh goes head-to-head with Sri Lanka in Guwahati, while South Africa takes on Afghanistan in Thiruvananthapuram.
In Hyderabad, New Zealand squares off against Pakistan, promising an electrifying start to the tournament. The excitement continues as host nation India locks horns with reigning champions England in Guwahati the following day.
Meanwhile, in Thiruvananthapuram, five-time winners Australia aim to sharpen their skills as they clash with the Netherlands. All matches are scheduled to begin at 2:00pm IST, offering cricket enthusiasts an early dose of pulsating action.
Adding to the thrill, teams will have the opportunity to field all members of their 15-player squads during these gripping warm-up encounters. The line-up for the World Cup warm-up fixtures is as follows:
September 29 (Friday)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
South Africa vs Afghanistan, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
New Zealand vs Pakistan, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
September 30 (Saturday)
India vs England, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Australia vs Netherlands, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
October 2 (Monday)
England vs Bangladesh, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
New Zealand vs South Africa, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
October 3 (Tuesday)
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
India vs Netherlands, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Pakistan vs Australia, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
The countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is on, and these thrilling warm-up clashes are set to whet the appetite of cricket fans worldwide.
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