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| 2023 Cricket World Cup qualification | |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 2023 Cricket World Cup qualification |
| Administrator | International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | One Day International |
| Tournament format | Round-robin tournament and Knockout tournament |
| Participants | 32 |
| Previous | 2019 Cricket World Cup qualification |
| Next | 2027 Cricket World Cup qualification |
2023 Cricket World Cup qualification was the multi-tiered process administered by the International Cricket Council to determine the final participants for the 2023 Cricket World Cup hosted by India. The cycle combined legacy structures such as the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League with regional competitions like the ICC World Cricket League pathway, and culminated in a global qualifying tournament held in Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates. The system affected full members, associate nations, and emerging teams across Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and Oceania.
Qualification for the 2023 Cricket World Cup evolved from reforms announced by the International Cricket Council after the 2019 Cricket World Cup. The ICC Men's Cricket Committee and the ICC Board introduced the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League to provide direct slots to top-ranked teams, while the previous ICC World Cricket League and ICC World Cup League 2 offered routes for associate member nations. Political and logistical contexts, including coordination with host boards such as the Board of Control for Cricket in India and regional bodies like Cricket South Africa and the England and Wales Cricket Board, influenced scheduling and venues.
Multiple pathways operated concurrently: the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League granted automatic qualification to the top seven finishers from a 13-team field featuring India, England, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and other full members. Teams outside the top seven entered the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, joining successful sides from ICC World Cup League 2 and the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off. The ICC World Cup League 2 provided a ladder for Scotland, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and others, while regional qualifiers in Africa, Asia, Americas, Europe, and East Asia-Pacific produced entrants such as Nepal, Namibia, Canada, and Netherlands.
Regional competitions were overseen by ICC Africa, Asian Cricket Council, ICC Americas, European Cricket Council, and ICC East Asia-Pacific. In Asia, the ACC Premier League and ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup fed into qualifying slots contested by Nepal and United Arab Emirates. Africa's pathway saw Namibia progress through the ICC Africa Championship, while Europe's route involved Netherlands and Scotland via the European Cricket Championship. The ICC World Cup Qualifier Play-off in Zimbabwe featured promoted teams from the ICC World Cricket League Division Two alongside sides relegated from League 2, and the final ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 combined those teams with failed Super League sides to decide the remaining World Cup spots.
Seeding reflected results from the ICC ODI Team Rankings, ICC Cricket World Cup Super League standings, and outcomes in ICC World Cricket League events. Automatic qualifiers included host India and top Super League finishers like Australia, England, and New Zealand, while other full members such as Pakistan and South Africa navigated the league. Associates and emerging teams included Scotland, Netherlands, Oman, Nepal, Namibia, United Arab Emirates, Papua New Guinea, Canada, and Zimbabwe. Tournament draws were influenced by performance metrics derived from matches involving teams such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, West Indies, and participating regional champions.
The ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 decided the final berths for the 2023 Cricket World Cup after a sequence of round-robin matches and knockout fixtures. Upsets and key performances from players representing Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, and Scotland drew attention alongside veterans from Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Final results affirmed automatic places for several Super League teams but also produced historic qualifications for associate member countries, reshaping expectations for the main tournament in India. The competition featured standout individual campaigns reminiscent of performances by players from Australia and New Zealand in previous World Cups.
The qualification cycle prompted assessment by the International Cricket Council regarding global development of One Day International cricket, the competitiveness of the associate nations system, and future formats for the Cricket World Cup. Successful qualifiers boosted cricket infrastructure and investment in nations such as Nepal and Namibia, while established boards including the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket Australia evaluated implications for scheduling and revenue. Debates involving the ICC Board and the Marylebone Cricket Club-aligned observers considered reforms to the Super League and expanded participation for the 2027 cycle.
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