The Men’s ICC World Cup 2023 is here! The 13th edition of the ICC World Cup will span over 7 weeks in the nation across 10 cities. The ICC World Cup 2023 will be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar this time around and if you are interested in catching all the matches live, here is your complete guide. Here’s how you can catch all the live action from the biggest cricket tournament of the year.
Today, we 15th ODI match of the tournament between South Africa and the Netherlands. The South Africa team is headed by Temba Bavuma, while the Netherlands team is led by Scott Edwards.
ICC World Cup 2023: Today’s Match Date, Time, and Venue
| Match No | Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 18 | October 20, 2023 | Australia vs Pakistan | 02:00 PM | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
How to Watch ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming Online
In India, Disney+Hotstar is the official streaming partner for this year’s ICC World Cup event. To catch the ICC World Cup action live on the go from your personal devices, you will have to install the Disney+Hotstar app, which is available on Android, iOS, the web and even on smart TV devices. Once installed, you can log in or create a new account on the app. In case you are new to the app, these Disney+ Hotstar plans:
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Disney+ Hotstar Mobile
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Rs 499 per year
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Disney+ Hotstar Premium
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Rs 1499 per year
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Disney+ Hotstar Super
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Rs 899 per year
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Disney+ Hotstar Premium Monthly
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Rs 299 per month
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How to Watch ICC World Cup 2023 for Free on Mobile
With India being a cricket-crazy nation and this edition being hosted in India itself, DisneyPlus Hotstar has already announced that all the matches will be available for live stream for free of cost. You can just install the app, head to the sports section and tap on the ongoing match banner to start watching the live action.
However, there is a catch. The free streaming will be available only for mobile and the quality will be set to auto. In case, you want to stream in 720p or 1080p or want to watch it on a big screen (Tablet/TV/laptop), users will have to opt for any of the above-mentioned paid plans.
ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming Languages
The commentary will be available in English, Hindi, and other regional languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and more.
ICC World Cup 2023 Format And Groups
This year’s edition consists of 10 teams in total and as for the format, each team will play 9 matches. With the round-robin games, each team will play against each other. At the end of the league teams, the top four teams will progress to the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be knockout and the winners from the semi-finals will play the finals on November 19, 2023.
Top ICC World Cup Stats
- Most Runs so far in the World Cup: Glenn McGrath (71 Wickets)
- Most Wickets so far in the World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar (2278 Runs)
- Highest Individual Score: Martin Guptill v West Indies 237* in 2015
- Best Bowling Figure in a Match: Glenn McGrath v Namibia 7/15 in 2003
- Most Runs in a Single World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar – 673 (2003)
- Most Wickets in a Single World Cup: Mitchell Starc – 27 (2019)
- Most 100s in a Single World Cup: Rohit Sharma – 5 (2019)
- Most Dismissals (WK): Kumar Sangakkara – 54
- Most Catches: Ricky Ponting – 28
- Highest score: Australia v Afghanistan – 417/6 in 2015
- Lowest score: Canada v Sri Lanka – 36 in 2003
- Australia has won the ICC World Cup 5 times so far 一 the most by any team.
India at ICC World Cup 2023 Over The Years
While India is going as hot favourites to win the trophy this time around, here is how Team India has performed on the big stage over the past 12 editions.
| Year | India’s Position | Champions | Host Nation | Captain |
| 1975 | Group Stage | West Indies | England |
S Venkataraghavan
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| 1979 | Group Stage | West Indies | England |
S Venkataraghavan
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| 1983 | Champions | India | England/Wales | Kapil Dev |
| 1987 | Semi-Finals | Australia | India/ Pakistan | Kapil Dev |
| 1992 | Group Stage | Pakistan | Australia/New Zealand |
Mohammad Azharuddin
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| 1996 | Semi-Finals | Sri Lanka | India/ Pakistan/ Sri Lanka |
Mohammad Azharuddin
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| 1999 | Super Six | Australia | England/Wales |
Mohammad Azharuddin
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| 2003 | Runners-up | Australia | South Africa/ Zimbabwe/ Kenya | Sourav Ganguly |
| 2007 | Group Stage | Australia | West Indies | Rahul Dravid |
| 2011 | Champions | India | India/ Sri Lanka/ Bangaladesh | MS Dhoni |
| 2015 | Semi-Finals | Australia | Australia/New Zealand | MS Dhoni |
| 2019 | Semi-Finals | England | England | Virat Kohli |
FAQs
Can I watch the ICC World Cup 2023 on JioCinema?
No, Disney+Hotstar is the only platform where the matches will be livestreamed.
Who are hot favourites to win the 2023 World Cup?
India being the host nation is currently the hot favourite to win the title followed by England, Australia, and New Zealand.
Which teams are playing in the World Cup 2023?
India, England, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and West Indies
Do we have reserve days for the ICC World Cup 2023?
Yes, the reserve days are available for knockout matches (Semi-Finals and Finals)
What are the venues for the ICC World Cup 2023?
The tournament will be hosted across the following 10 cities 一 Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamshala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, and Thiruvananthapuram.
What is the prize money for the World Cup 2023?
The winner will get $4 million or Rs 33,18,80,000 as prize money while the runners-up will get $2 million.
