ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 schedule

Mark the date, June 16, 2019. Arch rivals India and Pakistan will go head to head at the Old Trafford in the marquee contest of the 2019 World Cup.

According to reports, the tournament returns to the same format used in World Cup 1992 where all 10 teams played against each other and top four of them progressing to the knockouts.

England will meet South Africa to unveil the most prestigious event in cricket at The Oval on May 30. The tournament will be played at 11 venues across England and Wales with Lord's hosting its fifth World Cup final on July 14.

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Even though the World Cup will be played during the first half of the English summer, the ICC has insured the knockout matches - both semi-finals and the final - by having reserve days for the three games. Old Trafford will host the first semi-final (No. 1 v No. 4) on July 9 with the action shifting to Edgbaston two days later for the other semi between the second and third-placed teams on the league table.

The full schedule for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England and Wales will officially be revealed tomorrow (Thursday).

Here is the full schedule: