ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Warm-up Matches 2023/24

ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Warm-up Matches are preparatory fixtures played ahead of the main qualifier tournament. These matches carry no official standing or impact on the final standings. They serve as a ramp-up period for the competing nations before the decisive group stages begin. The 2023 edition featured six participating sides: Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Oman, and the United States of America. These fixtures were distinct from the main ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, which determines the final berths for the global event.

The primary tournament is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was established in 1979 and was originally known as the ICC Trophy. The competition serves as the final stage of the qualification pyramid. For the 2023 World Cup cycle, the top two teams in the main event qualified for the global tournament. The warm-up games allowed these squads, including Full Members Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, to prepare against peers in the same pool. Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe participated in the main qualifier as Full Members, while the others were Associate nations seeking advancement.

The main tournament structure in 2023 involved two groups of five teams, with the top four from each advancing to a Super Six stage. The warm-up matches preceded this structured competition. While the main qualifier has a history of awarding varying numbers of spots, the preparatory games remain purely for practice. The 2027 edition is expected to involve a revised format due to the expansion of the World Cup. These warm-up fixtures ensure that all participants, from the reigning champions to the aspiring qualifiers, enter the tournament with match readiness. The focus remains on performance preparation rather than competitive points accumulation.