India is all set to host the biggest tournament in ODI cricket, the ODI World Cup 2023, with the first match set to take place on October 5 with a game between the reigning champions and runners-up from the past edition, England and New Zealand. The 2011 World Cup winners will open their campaign on October 8, as they take on Australia in Chennai. However, the most awaited clash between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan will take place on October 15, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
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The Men in Blue will play at nine different venues all over India and will be the side to travel the most in the forthcoming tournament. Here are the three toughest games India will play in their upcoming schedule for the ODI World Cup 2023.
India vs Pakistan, October 15 (Ahmedabad)
India vs Pakistan is simply more than a game; the clash between the arch-rivals is full of emotions and needless to say, the game between the two neighbouring countries is undoubtedly one of the games that cricket fans from around the globe have their eyes on. India will host its neighbouring nation on October 15 at the world’s largest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Considering the magnitude of the game, it goes without saying that the hosts will have immense pressure. Pakistan is a solid team with several excelling records in the limited-overs version of the game, and the team will surely look forward to overturning their losing record against India.