The final will be held at the same location on November 19, according to the organisers, who also confirmed Pakistan’s participation. The Cricket World Cup will start on October 5 with England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
Less than four months before the 50-over competition began, the International Cricket Council announced the schedule at a gathering in Mumbai. Part of the reason for the delay was the deteriorating diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan.
The latest argument between the antagonistic neighbours, who only play each other in multi-team competitions, was brought on by India’s rejection to visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup in August-September. In response, Pakistan threatened to abstain from the World Cup provided they weren’t allowed to host at least some Asia Cup games on home soil.
When Pakistan agreed to divide games with Sri Lanka, where India will play their Asia Cup matches, the impasse was eventually broken earlier this month.
On October 15 in Ahmedabad, the tournament’s most eagerly awaited match would take place between the bitter rivals. The first match between England and New Zealand is a rematch of the 2019 final, which England won because to the now-discredited boundary count rule.
