Cricket World Cup 2023: Where to Watch Live Warm Up Matches
Introduction
The warm up matches for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup are set to kick off on September 29. As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the start of the tournament, it is important to know where and how to catch the live action from the World Cup warm ups.
Match Schedule
The warm up matches will take place across three Indian cities – Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, and Hyderabad. The schedule for the warm up matches is as follows:
Friday 29 September
- Bangladesh v Sri Lanka at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- South Africa v Afghanistan at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- New Zealand v Pakistan at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Saturday 30 September
- India v England at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Australia v Netherlands at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Monday 2 October
- Bangladesh v England at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- New Zealand v South Africa at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Tuesday 3 October
- Afghanistan v Sri Lanka at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- India v Netherlands at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- Pakistan v Australia at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
All matches will start at 2 pm local time.
Where to Watch Live
India
In India, the warm up matches will be telecast on various Star Sports channels. The specific channels for each match are as follows:
- Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD
- New Zealand vs Pakistan on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi
- South Africa vs Afghanistan on Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 1 HD
Live telecast will also be available for free on the Disney+Hotstar app and website, although the availability of live streaming for all warm up matches is yet to be confirmed.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, the warm up matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The matches that will be broadcast live in the UK are:
- New Zealand vs Pakistan and Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka on September 29
- India vs England on September 30
- England vs Bangladesh on October 2
- Pakistan vs Australia on October 3
United States and Canada
In the United States and Canada, the warm up matches will be available live and exclusive on TV and Digital platforms through Willow.tv. Cricket fans in these regions can tune in to Willow.tv to catch all the action.
Conclusion
As the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup approaches, cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the warm up matches to begin. It is important to stay updated on the match schedule and where to watch the live action to ensure you do not miss any crucial moments from the warm up matches. Whether you are in India, the UK, or the United States and Canada, there are various channels and platforms available to catch the live telecast and streaming of these matches. So, gather your friends and fellow cricket fans and get ready to witness some thrilling cricket action!
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