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India will begin their campaign on 7 February in Mumbai, playing against the USA. The most high-profile clash — India vs Pakistan — will be held on 15 February, not in India but in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Under the hybrid model, all of Pakistan’s matches, including a potential semifinal, will be hosted in Sri Lanka. If India and Pakistan both reach the final, that match too will be held at a neutral venue.

However, one major surprise is that Kolkata’s Eden Gardens did not get a single India match in the group stage. This has already triggered political debates and discussions.

Is the Group Stage Easy for Suryakumar Yadav’s Team?

India has been placed in a relatively easy group. Apart from Pakistan, their group includes the Netherlands, Namibia, and the USA.

India vs USA – 7 February, Mumbai

India vs Namibia – 12 February, Delhi

India vs Netherlands – 18 February, Ahmedabad

World Cup Venues

Although World Cups generally have eight venues, due to the hybrid model, eight venues have been shared between India and Sri Lanka.

India’s five venues: Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi

Sri Lanka’s three venues: Colombo, Kandy, Galle

Group Distribution

Group A: India, Pakistan, Netherlands, Namibia, USA

Group B: Sri Lanka, Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman

Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy

Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, UAE, Canada

India’s Full Schedule

7 Feb: India vs USA — Mumbai

12 Feb: India vs Namibia — Delhi

15 Feb: India vs Pakistan — Colombo

18 Feb: India vs Netherlands — Ahmedabad

Knockout Schedule

Semifinals — 4 March: Kolkata and Colombo

Final — 8 March: Ahmedabad
(But if Pakistan reaches the final, it will be held in Colombo.)