Overview

• Eight World Cup matches, including the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan game, will be held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.
• The 34,000-seat temporary stadium in Eisenhower Park was constructed in just 106 days at a cost of $30 million.
• Cricket's popularity in the U.S. has been growing, largely driven by immigrants from cricket-loving nations.
• South Africa and Sri Lanka will face off in the opening Group D match, with both teams aiming to overcome past World Cup disappointments.
• Security measures are heightened for the tournament, especially for high-profile matches.