Heinrich Klaasen prepares to deliver during the 3rd ODI cricket match between South Africa and Australia at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on 7 March 2020. (Photo by Barco Greeff / AFP)

Proteas to face Afghanistan and New Zealand in warm-ups

The official warm-up fixtures for all ten teams at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 have been announced find out who the Proteas face.

by James Richardson

24-08-2023 11:07

in Cricket World Cup 2023

Heinrich Klaasen prepares to deliver during the 3rd ODI cricket match between South Africa and Australia at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on 7 March 2020. (Photo by Barco Greeff / AFP)

The official warm-up fixtures for all ten teams at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 have been announced with the Proteas set to take on Afghanistan and New Zealand to tune up.

The matches will be held from 29 September to 3 October across three venues in India – Guwahati, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram.

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Proteas to encamp at Greenfield

Thiruvananthapuram plays host to the Proteas run out against Afghanistan at the Greenfield International Stadium on Friday 29 September 2023 as well as their clash against the Black Caps.

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Temba Bavuma South Africa vs England Proteas vs West Indies — Temba Bavuma(C)of South Africa after reaching his 100 during the 2nd match of the 2023 Betway ODI Series between South Africa and England held at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on 29 January 2023 Photo: Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix

Fans can also buy tickets for the warm-up matches from 25 August. More information is available here.

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As at previous ICC Cricket World Cup events, warm-up fixtures will be 50 overs per side, but will not carry ODI status as teams will be allowed to field all members of their 15-player squad in these matches.

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 begins on 5 October when defending champions England face New Zealand in Ahmedabad, which will also be the venue for the final on 19 November.

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