ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 kicks off in Gujarat from today

Ahmedabad: The ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 kicks off in Gujarat from today. The Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad is all set to host the opening match of the tournament between England and New Zealand this afternoon. The match will begin at 2 PM Indian Standard Time. Both the teams are finalists of the previous edition with England being the defending champions.

 

India will begin its campaign on



Sunday against Australia at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Ahmedabad will host five World Cup matches including the India-Pakistan fixture on 14th of this month and the World Cup Final on 19th of next month.

 

Meanwhile, nearly 3,500 police personnel have been deployed at the stadium in Motera area and other parts of Ahmedabad for the opening game today.