Calendar Of Matches Of The 2019 Cricket World Cup
May 30 to July 14, 2019 - The ICC Cricket World Cup takes place
in England and Wales, with 10 teams competing for the title of World Champion.
In 2019, the tournament returns to round robin format. The England team,
currently ranked number One Day International (ODI), is looking for its first
World Cup title as host.
Host nation England open the tournament against South Africa
at The Oval, in London, on May 30. Reigning champions Australia begin their
campaign against an improving Afghanistan, while 2015 finalists New Zealand
face Sri Lanka.
India get a late start in the tournament due to the demands
of the Indian Premier League. Captained by the world No.1 batsman Virat Kohli,
they begin their campaign on June 5, also against South Africa.
Australia are aiming for a record-extending sixth title
after their triumph in 2015. Only five countries have ever won the Cricket
World Cup – the West Indies and India have each won it twice, while Pakistan
and Sri Lanka have one title apiece.
The winning team will host the imposing silver and gilt
trophy created for the 1999 World Cup by London jewellers Garrard.
A total of 48 matches will be played at 11 venues over six
weeks, with the final taking place at Lord’s, in London, on July 14.
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