India set to play Pakistan in the upcoming 2023 ICC World Cup on 15 October in the city of Ahmedabad.
A total of 48 matches will played across 12 venues and the final will held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 19 November.
The confirmation comes after months of speculation on whether Pakistan would travel to India for the tournament.
The countries have long shared a hostile relationship which has often affected sporting relations as well
Pakistan had earlier threatened to boycott the World Cup after India said they would not visit the country for the Asia Cup.And thus demanded the tournament to moved to a neutral location.
Pakistan are due to host their first Asia Cup since 2008 – just weeks before India hosts the 50-over World Cup in October and November. They also set to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.
The Asia Cup will now held in a hybrid model with Pakistan hosting some matches and the remaining, including India’s games, to played in Sri Lanka.
According to the official schedule of the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). Pakistan set to play their World Cup league matches across five Indian cities.
India, meanwhile, will begin their World Cup campaign against Australia in the southern city of Chennai on 8 October.
It’s going to be a special one for the team as they seek to script a repeat of 2011. When India defeated Sri Lanka in the final held in Mumbai.
Pakistan last visited India for the T20 World Cup in 2016. While India have not played in Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup.
The country first toured India in 1952 when the two sides played their first Test match.