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ODI World Cup 2023: How many players from each team are permitted to bat and bowl in the warm-up games?

Team India, in particular, is scheduled to compete against the defending champions, England, and the Netherlands in their warm-up matches.

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The warm-up games for the World Cup 2023 are currently being held in India, spanning from September 29 to October 3. All ten teams participating in the tournament will engage in two warm-up matches, which will be held across three venues, including Hyderabad, before the main event.

Team India, in particular, is scheduled to compete against the defending champions, England, and the Netherlands in their warm-up matches. These matches will take place at Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram on September 30 and October 3, respectively.

Following the warm-up matches, the hosts will commence their official campaign against the five-time champions, Australia, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 8.

How many players can play a World Cup warm-up game?

According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), both teams are permitted to field all members of their 15-player squad during a warm-up game. These warm-up games consist of 50 overs per side, but they do not hold One Day International (ODI) status.

How many players in each team are allowed to bat and bowl in World Cup 2023 warm-up games?

In order to assess the strength of the bench, a minimum of 11 players and 11 bowlers from 15-member squad can participate in the warm-up games, showcasing their abilities in both batting and bowling. 

World Cup 2023 warmup fixtures

Friday, 29 September

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati – Bangladesh won by seven wickets

South Africa v Afghanistan, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram – Match abandoned due to rain

New Zealand v Pakistan, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad – New Zealand won by five wickets

Saturday, 30 September

India v England, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Australia v Netherlands, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

Monday, 2 October

England v Bangladesh, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

New Zealand v South Africa, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

Tuesday, 3 October

Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

India v Netherlands, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

Pakistan v Australia, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

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