Millions of cricket fans are eager to enjoy the spicy encounter between the most competitive cricket teams of the world come this World Cup 2015. The ball by ball changing equation, emerging new records, the word-war on the field, the controversial decisions, issues related to bowling action, and the crucial fast tracks posing threat to the teams from Asia, all such elements converts this tournament into a battle field.
As we all know, the 2015 ICC cricket World Cup is to be played in New Zealand and Australia from 14th February to 29th March 2015.There will be 42 group matches, followed by 4 Quarter final and two semi finals. Co host New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in the opening match at Christchurch on 14th February.
The final will be played on 29th March in Melbourne cricket ground which is to be witnessed by around 1,00,000 spectators.
As a few of former legends of the game have already opined and also based on speculations going around, in its all likely hood, Australia and India might be fighting for the title in the finals. Although South Africa and England will also be fighting for their prestige, especially on those pitches suitable for their cricketers. New Zealand will definitely have the advantage of home ground.
But by and large, TEAM INDIA is running in best of its form with Virat Kohli coming back to his true colors. With a finisher like Dhoni and striker like Rahane, and stroke player like Dhawan (fingers crossed), Team India looks ready for the show. Collectively, Jadeja and Raina might prove handy with both, the bat and the ball. Honestly, bowling has always been a cause of concern but many of the fans believe that with the exposure of last tour of England and the upcoming tri series, our boys will learn a lot before the World Cup. Umesh Yadav, Shami Ahmed, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will prove to be the key factors in the bowling performance of the team.
Former Captain Sourav Ganguly has correctly said India have got a good chance of defending the World Cup. They are a very good One-Day International (ODI) side wherever they play. Whether it is Australia or England, they are a top one-day side.
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Date |
Fixture |
Pool |
Venue |
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14.2.2015 |
Pool A |
Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
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14.2.2015 |
Pool A |
MCG, Melbourne |
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15.2.2015 |
Pool B |
Seddon Park, Hamilton |
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15.2.2015 |
Pool B |
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
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16.2.2015 |
Pool B |
Saxton Oval, Nelson |
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17.2.2015 |
New Zealand vs Scotland |
Pool A |
University Oval, Dunedin |
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18.2.2015 |
Pool A |
Manuka Oval, Canberra |
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19.2.2015 |
Zimbabwe vs UAE |
Pool B |
Saxton Oval, Nelson |
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20.2.2015 |
England vs New Zealand |
Pool A |
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington |
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21.2.2015 |
Pakistan vs West Indies |
Pool B |
Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
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21.2.2015 |
Australia vs Bangladesh |
Pool A |
The Gabba, Brisbane |
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22.2.2015 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
Pool A |
University Oval, Dunedin |
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22.2.2015 |
South Africa vs India |
Pool B |
MCG, Melbourne |
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23.2.2015 |
England vs Scotland |
Pool A |
Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
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24.2.2015 |
West Indies vs Zimbabwe |
Pool B |
Manuka Oval, Canberra |
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25.2.2015 |
Ireland vs UAE |
Pool B |
The Gabba, Brisbane |
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26.2.2015 |
Afghanistan vs Scotland |
Pool A |
University Oval, Dunedin |
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26.2.2015 |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
Pool A |
MCG, Melbourne |
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27.2.2015 |
South Africa vs West Indies |
Pool B |
SCG, Sydney |
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28.2.2015 |
Australia vs New Zealand |
Pool A |
Eden Park, Auckland |
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28.2.2015 |
India vs UAE |
Pool B |
WACA, Perth |
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1.3.2015 |
England vs Sri Lanka |
Pool A |
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington |
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1.3.2015 |
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe |
Pool B |
The Gabba, Brisbane |
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3.3.2015 |
South Africa vs Ireland |
Pool B |
Manuka Oval, Canberra |
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4.3.2015 |
Pakistan vs UAE |
Pool B |
McLean Park, Napier |
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4.3.2015 |
Australia vs Afghanistan |
Pool A |
WACA, Perth |
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5.3.2015 |
Bangladesh vs Scotland |
Pool A |
Saxton Oval, Nelson |
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6.3.2015 |
India vs West Indies |
Pool B |
WACA, Perth |
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7.3.2015 |
South Africa vs Pakistan |
Pool B |
Eden Park, Auckland |
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7.3.2015 |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland |
Pool B |
Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
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8.3.2015 |
New Zealand vs Afghanistan |
Pool A |
McLean Park, Napier |
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8.3.2015 |
Australia vs Sri Lanka |
Pool A |
SCG, Sydney |
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9.3.2015 |
England vs Bangladesh |
Pool A |
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
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10.3.2015 |
India vs Ireland |
Pool B |
Seddon Park, Hamilton |
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11.3.2015 |
Sri Lanka vs Scotland |
Pool A |
Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
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12.3.2015 |
South Africa vs UAE |
Pool B |
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington |
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13.3.2015 |
Bangladesh vs New Zealand |
Pool A |
Seddon Park, Hamilton |
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13.3.2015 |
England vs Afghanistan |
Pool A |
SCG, Sydney |
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14.3.2015 |
India vs Zimbabwe |
Pool B |
Eden Park, Auckland |
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14.3.2015 |
Australia vs Scotland |
Pool A |
Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
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15.3.2015 |
West Indies vs UAE |
Pool B |
McLean Park, Napier |
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15.3.2015 |
Pakistan vs Ireland |
Pool B |
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
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Quarter Finals |
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18.3.2015 |
TBD vs TBD |
SCG, Sydney |
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19.3.2015 |
TBD vs TBD |
MCG, Melbourne |
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20.3.2015 |
TBD vs TBD |
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
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21.3.2015 |
TBD vs TBD |
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington |
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Semi Finals |
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24.3.2015 |
TBD vs TBD |
Eden Park, Auckland |
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26.3.2015 |
TBD vs TBD |
SCG, Sydney |
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Final |
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29.3.2015 |
TBD vs TBD |
MCG, Melbourne |
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