India to face Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium on November 2 | WorldCup2023
Xtra Time Web Desk: The fixtures for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 in India have been adjusted with Sri Lanka qualifying for the tournament and designated as Qualifier 2. Consequently, India will face Sri Lanka on November 2nd. The Men in Blue will kick-start their campaign from October 8th in Chennai, where they will take on the formidable Australians. However, the most anticipated and thrilling fixture is the India vs. Pakistan clash scheduled for October 15th in Ahmedabad. Despite tensions between the BCCI and the PCB, both the ICC and BCCI have rejected PCB's request to change the venue.
India's October schedule is packed with action as they will face other major teams. On October 22nd, they meet New Zealand in Dharamshala, followed by a match against defending champions England on October 29th at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. On November 5th, India will face South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Men in Blue will take on Zimbabwe in the final group league encounter at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on November 11.
The Indian team is determined to secure the World Cup trophy and is heavily relying on spin-friendly pitches to enhance their chances. With a tough lineup of matches against top teams, including Australia and Pakistan, the cricketing world is eagerly anticipating an exciting and competitive tournament.
