A Closer Look at the Cricketing Extravaganza in India
The excitement is building, the anticipation is palpable, and cricket enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for the cricketing extravaganza of the year – the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, set to take place in India from October 5th to November 19th. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to the subcontinent, one question is on everyone’s mind – what’s the cost of witnessing this spectacular event up close and personal?
World Cup 2023: The Cricketing Carnival
Before we delve into the ticket prices, let’s get a taste of what’s in store. This edition of the World Cup promises to be nothing short of a cricketing carnival, with a stellar lineup of teams battling it out for supremacy. With a total of 55 matches scheduled, the cricketing action is spread across multiple venues, offering fans a unique opportunity to explore the rich diversity of India while enjoying their favorite sport.
Match Dates and Venue
Mark your calendars! Here are the exact dates and timings for the World Cup 2023 matches in India:
| FIXTURE | DATE | VENUE |
| England vs New Zealand | October 5 | Ahmedabad |
| Pakistan vs Netherlands | October 6 | Hyderabad |
| Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (D) | October 7 | Dharamshala |
| South Africa vs Sri Lanka | October 7 | Delhi |
| India vs Australia | October 8 | Chennai |
| New Zealand vs Netherlands | October 9 | Hyderabad |
| England vs Bangladesh (D) | October 10 | Dharamshala |
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | October 10 | Hyderabad |
| India vs Afghanistan | October 11 | Delhi |
| Australia vs South Africa | October 12 | Lucknow |
| New Zealand vs Bangladesh | October 13 | Chennai |
| India vs Pakistan | October 14 | Ahmedabad |
| England vs Afghanistan | October 15 | Delhi |
| Australia vs Sri Lanka | October 16 | Lucknow |
| South Africa vs Netherlands | October 17 | Dharamshala |
| New Zealand vs Afghanistan | October 18 | Chennai |
| India vs Bangladesh | October 19 | Pune |
| Australia vs Pakistan | October 20 | Bengaluru |
| Netherlands vs Sri Lanka (D) | October 21 | Lucknow |
| England vs South Africa | October 21 | Mumbai |
| India vs New Zealand | October 22 | Dharamshala |
| Pakistan vs Afghanistan | October 23 | Chennai |
| South Africa vs Bangladesh | October 24 | Mumbai |
| Australia vs Netherlands | October 25 | Delhi |
| England vs Sri Lanka | October 26 | Bengaluru |
| Pakistan vs South Africa | October 27 | Chennai |
| Australia vs New Zealand (D) | October 28 | Dharamshala |
| Netherlands vs Bangladesh | October 28 | Kolkata |
| India vs England | October 29 | Lucknow |
| Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | October 30 | Pune |
| Pakistan vs Bangladesh | October 31 | Kolkata |
| New Zealand vs South Africa | November 1 | Pune |
| India vs Sri Lanka | November 2 | Mumbai |
| Netherlands vs Afghanistan | November 3 | Lucknow |
| New Zealand vs Pakistan (D) | November 4 | Bengaluru |
| England vs Australia | November 4 | Ahmedabad |
| India vs South Africa | November 5 | Kolkata |
| Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | November 6 | Delhi |
| Australia vs Afghanistan | November 7 | Mumbai |
| England vs Netherlands | November 8 | Pune |
| New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | November 9 | Bengaluru |
| South Africa vs Afghanistan | November 10 | Ahmedabad |
| Australia vs Bangladesh (D) | November 11 | Pune |
| England vs Pakistan | November 11 | Kolkata |
| India vs Netherlands | November 12 | Bengaluru |
| Semifinal 1 | November 15 | Mumbai |
| Semifinal 2 | November 16 | Kolkata |
| Final | November 19 | Ahmedabad |
Ticket Prices: What to Expect
Now, let’s tackle the big question – how much will it cost to witness this cricketing spectacle? The ticket prices for each participating team are listed below.
- Tickets start at Rs 499 for Afghanistan games.
- Match tickets for Australia start at Rs 499.
- Price ranges for Bangladesh matches start at Rs 650.
- Tickets for England games start at Rs 750.
- Tickets start at Rs 499 for Netherlands matches.
- For New Zealand matches, tickets start at Rs 600.
- Tickets start at Rs. 750 for Pakistan matches.
- Match tickets for South Africa start at Rs 499.
- Tickets start at Rs 499 for Sri Lankan games.
The match venue’s ticket costs are listed below:
- At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, tickets start at Rs 500.
- Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium charges Rs 750 and above for tickets to events.
- Tickets start at Rs. 2500 for events at Chennai’s M. Chidambaram Stadium.
- At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, tickets start at Rs 750.
- At the HPCA Cricket Ground in Dharamshala, tickets start at Rs 1000.
- Match tickets start at Rs. 650 for Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
- Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad has ticket rates starting at Rs 600.
- Match tickets start at Rs 499 at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium.
- Match tickets start at Rs 1000 and more at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
- At the MCA International Stadium in Pune, tickets start at Rs 1000.
The ticket prices for the World Cup 2023 are tiered to accommodate fans with various budgets:
- Basic Seating: If you’re not overly concerned about seeing the players’ pores, you can grab a basic ticket for around ₹500.
- Mid-Tier View: For those of you who want a slightly clearer view of the action, mid-tier tickets will set you back about ₹5,000.
- VIP Experience: If you’ve always wanted to know what it feels like to be inside Kohli’s head, the VIP tickets are calling your name at a princely sum of ₹50,000.
- Platinum Pass: If you want to be so close to the action that you can almost smell the sweat of your favorite cricketer, you better have a spare ₹5,00,000 lying around.
Where can I purchase entry tickets for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup?
Through the International Cricket Council, tickets can be purchased online at cricketworldcup. Tickets will vary in price depending on the venue and game, but it is predicted that they will cost between 500 and 50,000 INR. (Expected)
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has an official ticketing platform called BookMyShow where fans may purchase match tickets.
Plan Your World Cup Journey
As you make your plans to attend the World Cup 2023 in India, it’s crucial to book your tickets well in advance. With the demand for tickets expected to be sky-high, it’s advisable to secure your spot at your preferred matches at the earliest opportunity. After all, being part of this cricketing extravaganza is a dream come true for many.
The World Cup 2023 in India is not just about cricket; it’s a celebration of the sport, a cultural exchange, and a chance to create lifelong memories. So, set your budget, book your tickets, and prepare for a cricketing journey like no other. With exact dates and timings now in your grasp, you can start planning your adventure to be part of cricketing history in India this October and November.
