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World Cup 2019: Opening Ceremony Highlights and match venues

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The World Cup 2019 opening ceremony was hosted by England and Wales at Mall opposite Buckingham Palace in Central London on Wednesday. Here is complete scheduled game starting from today on-wards to July 14.

This ceremony was concluded by official ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 theme song ‘Stand By’.

 

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Prior to this gala event the captains of 10 teams participating in the World Cup met the members of the British Royal family.

Each team consists of two members’ one cricketer and a representative.

The list of countries taking part in the Cricket World Cup this year includes England, India, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

 

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We gear up to cheer Men-in-blue Virat Kohli who will be leading team India into their first match against South Africa to be played on June 5.

England will play against South Africa at The Oval on Thursday (May 30 at 15:00 IST).

Here are venues where the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 matches are scheduled to be held this year:

Kennington Oval: Also known as ‘The Foster Oval’. It has a capacity of 23,500 people and is located in London, England.

15:00 (IST) ENG vs RSA, Match 1
15:00 (IST) RSA vs BAN, Match 5
18:00 (IST) BAN vs NZ, Match 9
15:00 (IST) IND vs AUS, Match 14
15:00 (IST) SL vs AUS, Match 20

 

Schedule of cricket World Cup 2019 match and venues of game:

 

Trent Bridge: Located in Nottingham, England. This stadium can accommodate up to 17,000 people.

15:00 (IST) WI vs PAK, Match 2
15:00 (IST) ENG vs PAK, Match 6
15:00 (IST) AUS vs WI, Match 10
15:00 (IST) IND vs NZ, Match 18
15:00 (IST) AUS vs BAN, Match 26

County Ground: Having a capacity of 7,000 people which is also known as The Royal & Sun Alliance County Ground in Bristol, England.

18:00 (IST) AFG vs AUS, Match 4
15:00 (IST) PAK vs SL, Match 11
15:00 (IST) BAN vs SL, Match 16

The Rose Bowl: Also known as The Ageas Bowl located in Southampton, England can accommodate up to 20,000 people with temporary seating.

15:00 (IST) RSA vs IND, Match 8
15:00 (IST) RSA vs WI, Match 15
15:00 (IST) ENG vs WI, Match 19
15:00 (IST) IND vs AFG, Match 28
15:00 (IST) BAN vs AFG, Match 31

The Cooper Associate County Ground: Also known as Althletic Ground in Taunton, England. It has a capacity of 6,500 people.

18:00 (IST) AFG vs NZ, Match 13
15:00 (IST) AUS vs PAK, Match 17
15:00 (IST) WI vs BAN, Match 23

 

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Emirates Old Trafford: In Manchester, England. It has a capacity of 19,000 people.

15:00 (IST) IND vs PAK, Match 22
15:00 (IST) ENG vs AFG, Match 24
18:00 (IST) WI vs NZ, Match 29
15:00 (IST) WI vs IND, Match 34
18:00 (IST) AUS vs RSA, Match 45
15:00 (IST) TBC vs TBC, 1st Semi-Final

Edgbaston: Located in Birmingham,England.It has a capacity of 21,000 people.

15:00 (IST) NZ vs RSA, Match 25
15:00 (IST) NZ vs PAK, Match 33
15:00 (IST) ENG vs IND, Match 38
15:00 (IST) BAN vs IND, Match 40
15:00 (IST) TBC vs TBC, 2nd Semi- Final

Headingley: Also known as Headingley Grounds, England. It has a capacity around 17,000 people.

15:00 (IST) ENG vs SL, Match 27
15:00 (IST) PAK vs AFG, Match 36
15:00 (IST) AFG vs WI, Match 42
15:00 (IST) SL vs IND, Match 44

 

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Lord’s: Also known as Lord’s cricket ground located in London, England has a capacity of 30,000 people.

15:00 (IST) PAK vs RSA, Match 30
15:00 (IST) ENG vs AUS, Match 32
18:00 (IST) NZ vs AUS, Match 37
15:00 (IST) PAK vs BAN, Match 43
15:00 (IST) TBC vs TBC, Final

Riverside Ground: In Chester-le-Street, England. It can accommodate up to 17000 people.

15:00 (IST) SL vs RSA, Match 35
15:00 (IST) SL vs WI, Match 39
15:00 (IST) ENG vs NZ, Match 41

Sophia Gardens: Having a capacity of 15,000 people after redevelopment, it is located in Cardiff, Whales also known as The SWALEC Stadium.

15:00 (IST) NZ vs SL, Match 3
15:00 (IST) AFG vs SL, Match 7
15:00 (IST) ENG vs BAN, Match 12
18:00 (IST) RSA vs AFG, Match 21