The excitement is building as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is just around the corner, set to kick off on October 5th with a thrilling match between England and New Zealand – a rematch of the 2019 ODI World Cup Final. This grand cricket spectacle will see a total of 48 matches unfold across ten prominent venues in India. The inaugural and final matches will unfold at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium.

The performance of teams in this tournament will be significantly influenced by the conditions and pitches at these ten venues. Each venue presents unique challenges and opportunities, and teams will strategize their playing XI accordingly to maximize their chances of victory. Let’s delve into the statistics of these venues to uncover insights such as the best chasing records, the highest average scores, and more.

Here’s a list of the ten venues set to host the ODI Cricket World Cup:

• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, Dharamsala
• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• MCA International Stadium, Pune
• Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

While some venues have witnessed only a handful of matches, the statistics already suggest intriguing patterns. For instance, at one venue, run-scoring appears to be a challenging task, with batting improving as the match progresses, making it likely that teams will opt to bowl first.

On the other hand, another well-established venue in India has seen a significant number of ODIs, and it favors the team batting first, with a 57% win rate out of 35 matches. This venue is expected to see teams choosing to set a target and then apply pressure on the chasing side.

These statistics underscore the diverse nature of these venues and their potential to reshape the game, especially with the utilization of both fresh and used pitches. As the World Cup unfolds, it promises to deliver thrilling cricketing action with each venue adding its own unique flavor to the tournament.