The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has officially begun, and today’s Google Doodle is dedicated to this grand event. India takes the reins as the host for this 13th edition of the tournament, which first started back in 1975. Ten national teams have gathered to vie for the prestigious championship.
Today’s Google Doodle commemorates the commencement of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, hosted by India. The ICC World Cup 2023 Google Doodle features two adorable animated ducklings holding a cricket bat and sprinting between the wickets on a cricket field.
Group Stage Matches
In the group stage, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to 45 thrilling matches. Each of the ten participating teams, namely Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, will compete against one another once.
Road to the Knockout Stage
However, only four teams will advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup 2023, which comprises two semi-final clashes and the highly anticipated final showdown in Ahmedabad. Matches will be held across various cities in India, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Dharamsala, and Pune.
Opening Match – New Zealand vs. England
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 gets underway today with the opening match featuring New Zealand and England. The exciting contest will unfold at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While England carries the title of defending champion, New Zealand stands as the runner-up from the 2019 edition.
Wishing all the participating teams the best of luck for this upcoming cricket extravaganza!
