The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the upcoming ODI World Cup is set to take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While the official dates are yet to be announced, a report by ESPNCricinfo suggests that the arch-rivals will lock horns on October 15. The tournament, scheduled for October-November across India, is expected to be a thrilling spectacle for cricket fans worldwide.
According to the report, England and New Zealand, the finalists of the previous edition, will kick off the tournament on October 5. India, on the other hand, will begin their campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8. The draft schedule, shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with the International Cricket Council (ICC), has been sent to the participating countries for feedback. The final schedule is expected to be released in the coming week.
The draft schedule reveals that India will play their league matches across nine venues in the tournament. Apart from the matches mentioned earlier, India is set to face Afghanistan in Delhi on October 11, Bangladesh in Pune on October 19, New Zealand in Dharamsala on October 22, England in Lucknow on October 29, a qualifier team in Mumbai on November 2, South Africa in Kolkata on November 5, and another qualifier team in Bengaluru on November 11.
While the venues for the semifinals and finals are yet to be finalized, the semifinals are expected to be held on November 15 and 16. The grand finale is scheduled for November 19, with Ahmedabad reported to be the chosen venue for the summit clash.
As the ODI World Cup approaches, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the clash between India and Pakistan, one of the most anticipated matches in the tournament. With the draft schedule providing a glimpse of the exciting fixtures and venues, fans are bracing themselves for a month of thrilling cricket action.
