Men's ODI World Cup · South Africa · Zimbabwe · Namibia

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027

Fourteen teams, three host nations, one trophy

The 14th edition of the 50-over World Cup comes to southern Africa for the first time since 2003. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia share seven weeks of ODI cricket, from a qualifying Super Series in Windhoek to the final at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. Australia arrive as defending champions.

337 days to go
  • South Africa
  • Zimbabwe
  • Namibia
Dates
2 Oct – 21 Nov 2027
Teams
14
Matches
57
Venues
12
Final
Wanderers, Johannesburg

World Cup 2027 matches & live scores

Live scores, results and upcoming fixtures from the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, updated from our live feed.

World Cup 2027 schedule & format

57 matches in 5 stages, from Super Series to final.

  1. Super Series

    2, 4 & 6 Oct · 3 matches

    The three qualifiers who missed the direct spot play each other once in Windhoek. Only the winner joins the group stage.

  2. Group stage

    7 – 24 Oct · 30 matches

    Two groups of six, round robin. The top three in each group go through, plus the better of the two fourth-placed sides.

  3. Super 7

    25 Oct – 14 Nov · 21 matches

    The seven survivors meet each other once. The top four reach the semi-finals. Because group opponents meet again here, India and Pakistan could play each other up to three times.

  4. Semi-finals

    17 & 18 Nov · 2 matches

    Newlands in Cape Town hosts the first semi-final, SuperSport Park in Centurion the second.

  5. Final

    21 Nov · 1 match

    The Wanderers in Johannesburg, the ground that staged the 2003 final.

Key fixtures

  • QualifiervsQualifier

    Super Series opener · Windhoek

  • IndiavsAustralia

    Group A · Cape Town

  • South AfricavsNew Zealand

    Group B · Cape Town

  • IndiavsPakistan

    Group A · Johannesburg

  • TBCvsTBC

    Semi-final 1 · Cape Town

  • TBCvsTBC

    Semi-final 2 · Centurion

  • TBCvsTBC

    Final · Johannesburg

World Cup 2027 groups & points table

Every side starts on zero. The table fills in once the group stage begins.

Group A
TeamPWLNRRPts
India0000.0000
Australia0000.0000
Pakistan0000.0000
Afghanistan0000.0000
Zimbabwe0000.0000
Qualifier0000.0000
Group B
TeamPWLNRRPts
New Zealand0000.0000
South Africa0000.0000
Sri Lanka0000.0000
England0000.0000
Bangladesh0000.0000
Qualifier0000.0000

World Cup 2027 qualified teams

Ten places were settled before a ball is bowled: the two Full Member hosts, and the top eight sides in the ICC ODI team rankings on 30 September 2026. The last four places go through the Cricket World Cup Qualifier in early 2027.

Hosts (2)

  • South Africa
  • Zimbabwe

ODI rankings (8)

  • India
  • Australia
  • Pakistan
  • New Zealand
  • Sri Lanka
  • Afghanistan
  • England
  • Bangladesh

World Cup Qualifier (4)

The Qualifier winner goes straight into the group stage. The sides finishing second to fourth play the Super Series, where only first place earns a group spot.

World Cup 2027 venues

12 grounds across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

World Cup 2027 FAQs

When does the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 start?

The Super Series opens the tournament in Windhoek on 2 October 2027. The group stage starts on 7 October with India against Australia at Newlands, a rematch of the 2023 final, and the final is on 21 November.

Where is the 2027 ODI World Cup being played?

At 12 grounds in three countries: eight in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia. The final is at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

Which teams have qualified for the 2027 World Cup?

Ten so far: hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, plus India, Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, England and Bangladesh through the ODI rankings. The last four places are decided at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier in early 2027.

How many teams are playing, and what is the Super 7?

Fourteen teams. Two are knocked out in the Super Series, twelve play the group stage, and seven go through to the Super 7, a round robin whose top four reach the semi-finals.

When is India vs Pakistan at the 2027 World Cup?

Sunday 10 October 2027 at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, in Group A. With the Super 7 format they could meet again later in the tournament.

Has Nepal qualified for the 2027 Cricket World Cup?

Not yet. Nepal can still get there through the qualifying pathway: Cricket World Cup League 2, the Qualifier Play-off and the World Cup Qualifier in early 2027.

Is Namibia already qualified as a co-host?

No. Only Full Member hosts qualify automatically, so Namibia, like Nepal, has to come through the qualifying pathway.

Where can I follow live scores of the 2027 World Cup?

Right here. Live scores, scorecards and results for every World Cup 2027 match appear on this page as soon as the fixtures go live in our feed.