ICC Cricket World Cup 2021: Schedule, Timetable, Fixtures in IST Time

The prestigious event that’s held once in every four years is back again. It’s that time again when top cricket teams will compete to win the coveted Cricket World Cup title. The 12^th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup will be hosted in England and Wales from 30^th May to 14^th July 2020.

With only 10 teams qualifying this year, the group stage has been revamped to ensure that all teams play each other in the group stage and four will advance onto the semi-finals.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2020 Updated Points Table

Australia and England have already qualified for the semifinals. Australia qualified for the semi-finals after beating England at Lord’s and India qualified for the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh at Birmingham.

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Let’s look at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2020 schedule and other fun facts about this mega sporting event.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2020 Schedule – Full fixtures and timings for group stage World Cup matches

The host nation England will take on South Africa in the opening world cup match on 30^th May 2020. Defending champions Australia will face off against Afghanistan in their first match. India will play their first world cup 2020 match against South Africa on 5^th June 2020.

A total of 45 matches will be played in the round-robin format with all teams playing 9 group stage matches each. The top 4 teams from the group stage will progress to the knockout stage.

Here is the Full schedule and timings for ICC Cricket World Cup 2020 group stage matches:

2020 Cricket World Cup Teams – Complete player-list of all the World Cup 2020 teams

10 teams will be participating in this world cup. The top 8 teams in the ICC One Day International rankings as of 30 September 2017 – India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand Sri Lanka, and Pakistan – qualified automatically. The 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier was played to decide the remaining two spots. 8 teams competed for the 2 spots up for grabs. Afghanistan and the West Indies emerged as winners. Zimbabwe failed to reach the group stage for the first time since 1983.

The teams need to submit their final 15-man squad lists for the WC a month prior to the event i.e. by 30^th April. Up to seven days prior to the tournament, the teams will have the option of changing players in this 15 anytime.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2020 Team Captain and Players List – Team list and World Cup squad

New Zealand – Complete Player List For World Cup 2020

New Zealand announced their 15-man squad on 3 April 2020.

India – Complete Player List For World Cup 2020

India announced their 15-man squad on 15 April.

Australia – Complete Player List For World Cup 2020

Australia announced their 15-man squad on 15 April.

Bangladesh – Complete Player List For World Cup 2020

Bangladesh announced their 15-man squad on 16 April.

England – Complete Player List For World Cup 2020

England announced their World Cup squad on 17 April.

Pakistan – Complete Player List For World Cup 2020

Pakistan announced their World Cup squad on 18 April.

South Africa – Complete Player List For World Cup 2020

South Africa announced their World Cup squad on 18 April.

Sri Lanka – Complete Player List For World Cup 2020

Sri Lanka announced their World Cup squad on 18 April.

Afghanistan – Complete Player List For World Cup 2020

Afghanistan announced their 15-man squad on 22 April.

West Indies – Complete Player List For World Cup 2020

West Indies will announce their World Cup squad on 23 April.

Previous World Cup Winners List – Complete list of teams who have won the World Cup from 1975 – 2015

Australia is the most successful team in the World Cup history, winning five tournaments and finishing as runners-up twice. Two teams have won successive tournaments – West Indies in 1975 & 1979 and Australia 1999, 2003 & 2007. Australia has reached the maximum number of finals (seven out of eleven: 1975, 1987, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015). England, while reaching the final on three occasions has never won the title.

Here’s a complete list of past ODI World Cup winners:

1. 1975 – West Indies
2. 1979 – West Indies
3. 1983 – India
4. 1987 – Australia
5. 1992 – Pakistan
6. 1996 – Sri Lanka
7. 1999 – Australia
8. 2003 – Australia
9. 2007 – Australia
10. 2011 – India
11. 2015 – Australia

ICC Cricket World Cup Records

Since the inaugural world cup in 1975, the World Cup has been a record-breaking tournament. But, who have been the movers and shakers of this legendary tournament in the past eleven editions?

Let’s take a look at some of the amazing ICC World Cup records:

• Australia holds the record for the highest World Cup score. They scored 417/6 against Afghanistan in 2015.
• The record for lowest World Cup score is held by Canada. They were bowled out for just 36 runs by Sri Lanka in 2003 World Cup.
• In 2011, Ireland chased 328 runs against England. This was the highest successful run chase by any team in the world cup.
• With 2,278 runs, Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most World Cup runs.
• The records for the fastest double hundred, 150, century and half-century are held by Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Kevin O’Brien, and Brendon McCullum respectively.
• Sachin Tendulkar also holds the record for most World Cup centuries and half-centuries. He has scored 6 hundreds and 21 fifties in the WC.
• Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers hold the record for maximum sixes. Both have hit 37 sixes each.
• Australia’s Glenn McGrath holds the record for the maximum number of wickets. He has taken 71 wickets in the tournament.
• The record for most wicketkeeper dismissals is held by Kumar Sangakkara.
• The record for most fielder dismissals is held by Ricky Ponting.
• Headingley, Leeds has hosted the maximum number of matches.  
• David Shepherd has umpired in a record 46 World Cup matches.
• Javed Miandad and Sachin Tendulkar have represented their teams 6 World Cups each. They hold the record for the maximum number of World Cup appearances.
• Ricky Ponting has played the maximum number of World Cup matches.
• India’s Kapil Dev is the youngest captain ever to lift the World Cup trophy. He was 24 years old when India won the 1983 world cup.

About World Cup 2020 Venues

• Trent Bridge, Nottingham – The home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club will host five group matches in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2020. The stadium was established in 1841 and has the capacity to seat 17,000 people.

• The Riverside Durham, Durham – Established in 1995, England’s most northerly cricket ground, is the home of Durham County Cricket Club. It will host three World Cup 2020 fixtures. The venue capacity currently stands at 14,000 people.

• The Oval, London – This great London ground will host five group matches. Established in 1845, The Oval has the capacity to seat 25,000 people.

• Old Trafford, Manchester – The home of Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford, will be the busiest WC venue, as it will host six games, including a semi-final. Established in 1857, this venue has the capacity to seat 24,600 people.

• Lords, London – Established in 1814, Lords, – the mecca of cricket – will host four group games before staging the final on 14 July. This iconic venue has the capacity to seat 28,500 fans.

• Headingley, Leeds – The historic home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club will host four group matches. Established in 1890, this venue has the capacity to seat 18,350 people.

• Hampshire Bowl, Southampton – The home of Hampshire County Cricket Club will host five World Cup matches this year. Established in 2001, the Hampshire Bowl has the capacity to seat 17,000 people.

• Edgbaston, Birmingham – The home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club will host five World Cup matches this year including a semi-final. Established in 1886, Edgbaston has the capacity to seat 24,500 people.

• County Ground Taunton, Taunton – The home of Somerset County Cricket Club will host three World Cup matches this year. Established in 1882, Taunton has the capacity to seat just 8,000 people.

• Cardiff Wales Stadium, Cardiff – The home ground of Glamorgan County Cricket Club will host four group matches. Established in 1854, Cardiff Wales Stadium has the capacity to seat 15,200 people.

• Bristol County Ground, Bristol – Established in 1889, this England stadium is the home of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. It will host three World Cup 2020 fixtures. The venue capacity currently stands at 11,000 people.

ICC World Cup Tickets – Book your World Cup 2020 match tickets online 

Tickets can be bought through the dedicated ticketing page on the official cricket world cup website. The tickets will be sold on a first-come, first served basis. To be able to purchase the tickets, customers need to register on the official website.

Fans can also guarantee their seat at World Cup 2020 with Hospitality Tickets. These tickets can be directly from the host venues or from one of their authorized hospitality vendors. Official Hospitality packages have also been launched. A wide selection of packages is on offer to meet all expectations and budgets. Hospitality packages not only include match tickets but also pre and post-match hospitality in an exclusive facility. If required, customers can even book accommodation and transfer through these agents.

In India, the Official Travel Agents for the World Cup are Bharat Army, Fanatic Sports, and Leisure Sports Travel.

World Cup 2020 Opening Ceremony

The World Cup 2020 opening ceremony will take place on 29 May 2020 on The Mall, a famous road in Westminster. With the Buckingham Palace serving as a backdrop for the event, the much-awaited ceremony is sure to be an extravagant affair. There will be live music, sports, and entertainment for millions of fans.  

ICC Cricket World Cup 2020 Live Streaming & TV Channels Telecast List

In the Indian subcontinent, World Cup 2020 will be telecasted on Star Sports Network which will offer the coverage in six languages – Hindi, English, Telugu, Bengali, Tamil, and Kannada. All matches will also be streamed live on Hotstar Website and app.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2020 – Official Merchandise

From replica wear to exclusive team collections and souvenirs, 100 % official merchandise of every team taking part in ICC Cricket World Cup 2020, is available on the official World Cup website. With shipping available worldwide, fans all around the globe can gear up to cheer for their country.

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