ICC ODI World Cup 2023: 2nd Week Matches, Schedule, Venues And Weather Report. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 started on October 5 enters into the second week. A total of 8 matches will be played in the 2nd week of the ODI World Cup 2023. India will face arch-rival Pakistan 8th time in the ODI World Cup on Oct 14. The final match is scheduled for November 19 at Narendra Modi Stadium.
In the 1st week of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, 9 matches have been played. The first match saw New Zealand defeat England with an impressive 9-wicket win. Pakistan showcased its strength by beating the Netherlands by 81 runs. Bangladesh won against Afghanistan with 6 wickets to spare. South Africa set a World Cup record by scoring 428/5 runs in a match and went on to beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs.
In the 5th match, Australia played against India. India’s bowlers performed well as Australia managed 199 runs. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul helped India to victory by 6 wickets against England. India won the first ODI World Cup match.
Against the Netherlands in the 6th match, New Zealand put up a huge total of 322/7 due mainly to Devon Conway’s great start and excellent partnership between Rachin Ravindra and W. Young. The Netherlands did give their utmost, but New Zealand triumphed with 99 runs.
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England defeated Bangladesh by 137 runs. Joe Root and Dawid Malan made 36 for nine wickets for England’s batting. English bowlers stopped Bangladesh from catching up with the target. Abdullah Shafiq and Mohammad Rizwan scored centuries as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the 8th game. They managed to chase the highest target setting a new world record.
In the 9th match, India vs.Afghanistan. The Indian bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah and Shardul Thakur got crucial wickets as Afghanistan batted first. Afghanistan scored 272/8. The second time when India bat, Rohit Sharma was able to score a hundred and along with Virat Kohli they won the game.
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Let’s check the 2nd-week of the Schedule ICC ODI World Cup 2023
2nd Week Schedule ICC ODI World Cup 2023
| Date | Vs. | Venue | Time |
| 12th Oct 2023 (Thursday) | Australia vs South Africa | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 02.00 PM (IST) |
| 13th Oct. 2023 (Friday) | New Zealand vs. Bangladesh | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 02:00 PM (IST) |
| 14th Oct. 2023 (Saturday) | India vs. Pakistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 02:00 PM (IST) |
| 15th Oct. 2023 (Sunday) | England vs. Afghanistan | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 02:00 PM (IST) |
| 16th Oct. 2023 (Monday) | Australia vs. Sri Lanka | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 02:00 PM (IST) |
| 17th Oct. 2023 (Tuesday) | South Africa vs. Netherlands | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala | 02:00 PM (IST) |
| 18th Oct. 2023 (Wednesday) | New Zealand vs. Afghanistan | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 02:00 PM (IST) |
| 19th Oct. 2023 (Thursday) | India vs. Bangladesh | MCA Stadium, Pune | 02:00 PM (IST) |
Weather Report of 2nd Week of the ICC ODI World Cup Matches
During the 1st week of the ICC ODI World Cup, rain didn’t interrupt any matches. But in the second week, there’s a slight possibility of rain in Dharamshala, Delhi, and Ahmedabad during the matches. The organisers are engaged in ensuring the matches continue even if it rains, which is different from the Asia Cup. This change is determined by the competitive nature of the IPL.
As the second week of the tournament approaches, everyone is keeping an eye on the players and the weather forecast, hoping for an exciting and uninterrupted start to this much-anticipated event.
The unpredictable weather in the second week of the ICC ODI World Cup is a big challenge. Weather patterns, seasons, and local conditions make it hard to predict. Climate change makes it even more uncertain, even with advanced weather technology.
Cricket’s rain rules, like Duckworth-Lewis-Stern, help manage matches affected by rain but can also lead to debates. In the end, dealing with uncertain weather will be a big concern for organisers, teams, and fans, and they’ll need to be flexible and have backup plans.
