Cricket WC 2023: Arch rivals India & Pakistan to clash on Oct 15 in Ahmedabad

New Delhi: It’s official now, the battle of titans will take place on October 15 in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi stadium. The much-awaited World Cup encounter between arch rivals India & Pakistan will happen in mid October (Sunday).

With October 15, being a holiday, the mega clash of World Cup is set to record new numbers in viewership across all platforms – TV & digital. Also, Narendra Modi stadium boasting of a capacity of more than 1.25 lakh audience will be jam-packed with cricket fans as two cricketing rivals take on each other on Oct 15.

With International Cricket Council (ICC) releasing the fixtures for whole tournament, the ten teams will start revving up their preparations while sports lovers making a beeline to India for the grand sporting carnival.

India’s campaign & face-off with Pakistan

The Men in Blue will launch their World Cup campaign with first match against Australia in Chennai on October 8.

Below is the list of India’s matches

Oct 8 – Vs Australia, Chennai
Oct 11 – Vs Afghanistan, Delhi
Oct 15 – Vs Pakistan, Ahmedabad
Oct 19 – Vs Bangladesh, Pune
Oct 22 – Vs New Zealand, Dharamshala
Oct 29 – Vs England, Lucknow
Nov 2 – Vs Qualifier, Mumbai
Nov 5 – Vs South Africa, Kolkata
Nov 11 – Vs Qualifier, Benglauru

India Vs Pak in ICC tournaments

While the two teams are said to lock horns in the Asia Cup also, the upcoming World Cup match between India & Pakistan will be their third encounter in an ICC event.

India & Pakistan contested against each other in two previous events, namely in T20 World Cup 2021 (UAE) and T20 World Cup 2022 (Australia).

Full Cricket World Cup fixtures

The 46-day long tournament will take place at 10 different venues across the country, with the finals slated for November 19 at Narendra Modi stadium.