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Michael Vaughan predicts his semi-finalists for ICC World Cup 2023

Pakistan's official 2023 World Cup journey will commence on October 06, facing off against Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

Michael Vaughan predicts his semi-finalists for ICC World Cup 2023 PHOTO: AFP

Former England cricketer, Michael Vaughan, has revealed his semi-finalists for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, scheduled to be held in India in October-November.

Vaughan took to social media platform 'X' to express his enthusiasm for the upcoming mega-event starting this week. 

He also disclosed the four leading teams to compete in the semi-final stage of the aforementioned tournament.

"Can’t wait for the World Cup to start this week .. My 4 semi finalists will be … England, South Africa, India, Pakistan .. #CWC2023," Vaughan tweeted.

 

Can’t wait for the World Cup to start this week .. My 4 semi finalists will be … England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 South Africa 🇿🇦 India 🇮🇳 Pakistan 🇵🇰 .. #CWC2023

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 2, 2023

The ODI World Cup is set to commence in just three days, and teams are currently engaging in warm-up matches to fine-tune their strategies for the upcoming event. 

The curtain-raiser will feature England against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on October 5 while Pakistan will play against Netherlands in Hyderabad on October 6.

Pakistan schedule for World Cup 2023:

  • Friday, 6 October 2023 Pakistan vs Netherlands, 1:30 pm, Hyderabad
  • Tuesday, 10 October 2023 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1:30 pm, Hyderabad
  • Saturday, 14 October 2023 Pakistan vs India, 1:30 pm,  Ahmedabad
  • Friday, 20 October 2023 Pakistan vs Australia, 1:30 pm, Bengaluru
  • Monday, 23 October 2023 Pakistan vs Afghanistan, 1:30 pm, Chennai
  • Friday, 27 October 2023 Pakistan vs South Africa, 1:30 pm, Chennai
  • Tuesday, 31 October 2023 Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1:30 pm, Kolkata
  • Saturday, 4 November 2023 Pakistan vs New Zealand, 10:00 am, Bengaluru
  • Saturday, 11 November 2023 Pakistan vs England, 1:30 pm, Kolkata