World Cup warm-ups: India start in opposition to England; Pakistan tackle NZ
Less than 72 hours after they end their three-match ODI series in Rajkot, India and Australia will start their last spherical of gown rehearsals for the World Cup with warm-ups in opposition to England and Netherlands respectively on September 30.
Pakistan, in the meantime, will warm-up in opposition to New Zealand on September 29, whereas South Africa tackle Afghanistan. Bangladesh will play in opposition to Sri Lanka.
While India journey far east to Guwahati for his or her first warm-up, Australia will fly down south to Trivandrum. Both these sides, together with Afghanistan and New Zealand have warm-ups scheduled in numerous cities.
The different six groups will all be stationed in a single metropolis for his or her warm-ups. Hyderabad performs host to Pakistan, whereas Guwahati hosts England, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The southern coastal city of Trivandrum will host Netherlands and South Africa.
India and Pakistan will spherical off the match’s warm-ups by taking part in Netherlands and Australia respectively within the last day on October 3, earlier than the groups disperse in the direction of their respective venues for his or her match opener. All warm-up video games are day-night fixtures that can start at 2pm native time, with all 15 members of the taking part in squad permitted to play.
The captains’ occasion can be held on October 4, a day earlier than the match correct begins on October 5 in Ahmedabad with defending champions England taking over New Zealand, the runners-up from 2019. Hosts India open their marketing campaign in opposition to Australia in Chennai on October 8.
On Wednesday, the ICC additionally introduced the official ticketing companions, whereas confirming the pre-sale of tickets for the match from August 24, which is 42 days earlier than the beginning of the match.