The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the schedule for the World Cup 2023 Qualifiers, which is set to start on June 18th in Zimbabwe. The tournament will feature ten teams, with Zimbabwe hosting the event for the second time. The teams have been divided into two groups, with each group consisting of five teams.
The tournament will be played across four venues in Zimbabwe from June 18th to July 9th. The opening match will be played between Zimbabwe and Nepal, while the second match will be between West Indies and the USA. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Six stage, followed by the playoffs, and the final will be held on July 9th at the Harare Sports Club.
ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier Team List:
Group A Teams:
West Indies
Zimbabwe
Netherland
Nepal
United States
Group B:
Sri Lanka
Ireland
Scotland
Oman
United Arab Emirates
ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier Schedule:
| Date | Matches | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 18 June | Zimbabwe vs Nepal | Harare Sports Club |
| West Indies vs USA | Takashinga Cricket Club | |
| 19 June | Sri Lanka vs UAE | Queen’s Sports Club |
| Ireland vs Oman | Bulawayo Athletic Club | |
| 20 June | Zimbabwe vs Netherlands | Harare Sports Club |
| Nepal vs USA | Takashinga Cricket Club | |
| 21 June | Ireland vs Scotland | Queen’s Sports Club |
| Oman vs UAE | Bulawayo Athletic Club | |
| 22 June | West Indies vs Nepal | Harare Sports Club |
| Netherlands vs USA | Takashinga Cricket Club | |
| 23 June | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Queen’s Sports Club |
| Scotland vs UAE | Bulawayo Athletic Club | |
| 24 June | Zimbabwe vs West Indies | Harare Sports Club |
| Netherlands vs Nepal | Takashinga Cricket Club | |
| 25 June | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Queen’s Sports Club |
| Scotland vs Oman | Bulawayo Athletic Club | |
| 26 June | Zimbabwe vs USA | Harare Sports Club |
| West Indies vs Netherlands | Takashinga Cricket Club | |
| 27 June | Sri Lankavs Scotland | Queen’s Sports Club |
| Ireland vs UAE | Bulawayo Athletic Club |
ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier Super Six, Playoffs:
| Date | Matches | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 29 June | Super 6: A2 vs B2 | Queen’s Sports Club |
| 30 June | Super 6: A3 vs B1 | Queen’s Sports Club |
| Playoff: A5 vs B4 | Takashinga Cricket Club | |
| 1 July | Super 6: A1 vs B3 | Harare Sports Club |
| 2 July | Super 6: A2 vs B1 | Queen’s Sports Club |
| Playoff: A4 vs B5 | Takashinga Cricket Club | |
| 3 July | Super 6: A3 vs B2 | Harare Sports Club |
| 4 July | Super 6: A2 vs B3 | Queen’s Sports Club |
| Playoff: 7th vs 8th | Takashinga Cricket Club | |
| 5 July | Super Six: A1 vs B2 | Harare Sports Club |
| 6 July | Super Six: A3 vs B3 | Queen’s Sports Club |
| 7 July | Playoff: 9th vs 10th | Takashinga Cricket Club |
ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier Finals:
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 9 July | Harare Sports Club |
Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the World Cup 2023, and the qualifiers will provide an opportunity for the teams to showcase their skills and secure a spot in the main event. The ICC has also scheduled warm-up matches before the qualifiers, providing the teams with an opportunity to acclimatize to the conditions and fine-tune their strategies.
ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier Warm-up Matches:
| Date | Matches | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 13 June | West Indies vs Scotland | Harare Sports Club |
| Zimbabwe vs Oman | Takashinga Cricket Club | |
| Nepal vs UAE | Old Hararians Cricket Club | |
| Sri Lanka vs Netherlands | Queen’s Sports Club | |
| Ireland vs USA | Bulawayo Athletic Club | |
| 15 June | Nepal vs Oman | Harare Sports Club |
| West Indies vs UAE | Takashinga Cricket Club | |
| Zimbabwe vs Scotland | Old Hararians Cricket Club | |
| Ireland vs Netherlands | Queen’s Sports Club | |
| Sri Lanka vs USA | Bulawayo Athletic Club |
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