qualification stage did not qualify, with only Sri Lanka

progressing.[17] The final qualification spot fell to an

eliminator between associate members, Scotland and
Netherlands.[18] The Netherlands won the eliminator and
took the final spot in the finals stage of the competition.[1]

Means of qualification Date Venue Berths Qualified

Host nation — — 1 India

Afghanistan
Australia
Bangladesh
ICC Super League 30 July 2020 – 14 May 2023 Various 7 England
New Zealand
Pakistan
South Africa

Sri Lanka
Qualifier 18 June – 9 July 2023 Zimbabwe 2
Netherlands

Total 10

Marketing
The International Cricket Council announced the winner's
trophy would tour the world 100 days before the
commencement of the event. Photographs of the trophy
were taken at each location.[19]

Ahead of the tournament, it was reported that an opening

ceremony would take place on 4 October 2023 at the
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a day before the
opening match at the same venue.[20] The organisers
cancelled the opening ceremony, and replaced it with a
press conference featuring the ten team captains.[21]