By Manoj Mishra | Updated On: July 28, 2026 08:50 ET
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will be the 14th edition of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from 4 October to 21 November 2027, featuring the world’s top 14 cricket teams competing for the title.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Match Dates
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Tournament Begins | 4 October 2027 |
| League Stage | 4 October – 14 November 2027 |
| Semi-final 1 | 17 November 2027 |
| Semi-final 2 | 18 November 2027 |
| Final | 21 November 2027 |
List of Teams Qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027
| Method of Qualification | Date of Qualification | Qualification Venue | No. of Teams | Qualified Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host Nations | 16 November 2021 | Not Applicable | 2 | South Africa Zimbabwe |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings (Top 8 teams excluding the hosts) | 30 September 2026 | Not Applicable | 8 | Australia England India New Zealand Pakistan Sri Lanka TBD TBD |
| ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2027 | December 2026 – January 2027 | Namibia / South Africa | 4 | TBD TBD TBD TBD |
| Total Teams | 14 | - | ||
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 Tournament Format
First Round
The winner of the Qualifier advances directly to the Second Round, while the teams finishing second, third, and fourth compete in the Super Series.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | Advance to the Second Round |
| 2 | A2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 3 | A3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Second Round - Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | Advance to the Super 7 Stage |
| 2 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 3 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 4 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | Advance to the Super 7 Stage (Best Ranked) |
| 5 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 6 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Second Round - Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | Advance to the Super 7 Stage |
| 2 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 3 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 4 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | Advance to the Super 7 Stage (Best Ranked) |
| 5 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 6 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Super 7 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | Advance to the Knockout Stage |
| 2 | A2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 3 | A3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 4 | B1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 5 | B2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 6 | B3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| 7 | A4/B4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Schedule (Tentative)
Note: The ICC has not yet announced the official schedule for the Cricket World Cup 2027. The fixtures below are tentative and will be updated once the official match schedule, venues, and timings are confirmed.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 4 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 2 | 5 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 3 | 6 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 4 | 7 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 5 | 8 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 6 | 9 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 7 | 10 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 8 | 11 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 9 | 12 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 10 | 13 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 11 | 14 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 12 | 15 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 13 | 16 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 14 | 17 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 15 | 18 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 16 | 19 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 17 | 20 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 18 | 21 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 19 | 22 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 20 | 23 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 21 | 24 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 22 | 25 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 23 | 26 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 24 | 27 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 25 | 28 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 26 | 29 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 27 | 30 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 28 | 31 October 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 29 | 1 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 30 | 2 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 31 | 3 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 32 | 4 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 33 | 5 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 34 | 6 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 35 | 7 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 36 | 8 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 37 | 9 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 38 | 10 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 39 | 11 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 40 | 12 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 41 | 13 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 42 | 14 November 2027 | TBW | TBD | TBD |
| Match 43 (Semi-final 1) | 17 November 2027 | First placed team Vs Fourth placed team | TBD | TBD |
| Match 44 (Semi-final 2) | 18 November 2027 | Semi-final 2 | TBD | TBD |
| Match 45 (Final) | 21 November 2027 | Winner of Semi final 1 Vs Winner of Semi final 2 | TBD | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 Highlights
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Edition | 14th |
| Host Countries | South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia |
| Administrator | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Cricket Format | One Day International (ODI) – 50 Overs |
| Tournament Format | Super Series, Group Stage, Super 7, Knockout |
| Tournament Dates | 4 October – 21 November 2027 |
| Opening Match | 4 October 2027 |
| Semi-final 1 | 17 November 2027 |
| Semi-final 2 | 18 November 2027 |
| Final | 21 November 2027 |
| Participating Teams | 14 |
| Total Matches | 54 |
| Defending Champion | Australia |
| Official Website | https://www.cricketworldcup.com/ |
Cricket World Cup 2027 Teams
A total of 14 teams will compete in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from 4 October to 21 November 2027. South Africa and Zimbabwe qualify automatically as Full Member host nations, while the remaining places will be decided through the ICC qualification pathway.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Eight teams will earn direct qualification based on the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings (excluding the host nations) at the qualification cut-off. If a host nation finishes among the top eight, the next highest-ranked eligible team will also qualify automatically. The remaining four teams will secure their places through the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
The final list of participating teams will be confirmed after the ICC completes the qualification process. This page will be updated with the confirmed teams, captains, squad lists, and qualification status as soon as they are officially announced by the ICC.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
About ICC Cricket World Cup 2027
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 will be the 14th edition of the tournament and is scheduled to take place from 4 October to 21 November 2027. South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will jointly host the event, marking the first time Namibia has hosted matches in a Cricket World Cup.
A total of 14 teams will compete in the tournament. South Africa and Zimbabwe qualify automatically as host nations, while the remaining teams will secure their places through the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings and the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier. The competition will feature 54 matches played across 13 venues in the three host countries.
The ICC has not yet announced the official Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule. Once the complete fixtures, venues, and match timings are confirmed, this page will be updated with the latest schedule, results, points table, team squads, and other tournament information.
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 Venues
| Host Country | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Bloemfontein | Mangaung Oval | 20,000 |
| South Africa | Cape Town | Newlands Cricket Ground | 25,000 |
| South Africa | Centurion | Centurion Park | 22,000 |
| South Africa | Durban | Kingsmead Cricket Ground | 25,000 |
| South Africa | East London | Buffalo Park | 16,000 |
| South Africa | Gqeberha | St George's Park | 19,000 |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Wanderers Stadium | 34,000 |
| South Africa | Paarl | Boland Park | 10,000 |
| Zimbabwe | Bulawayo | Queens Sports Club | 12,500 |
| Zimbabwe | Harare | Harare Sports Club | 10,000 |
| Namibia | Windhoek | Namibia Cricket Ground | 7,000 |
| Namibia | Windhoek | United Ground | 3,000 |
| Namibia | Windhoek | Wanderers Cricket Ground | 7,000 |
ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027 Squad
The official squads for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027 have not yet been announced. Each participating nation will name its final squad closer to the tournament after completing the qualification process and player selection. This page will be updated with the confirmed squad lists, including captains, batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers, and bowlers for all 14 teams as soon as they are officially released by the ICC and the respective cricket boards.
References
- International Cricket Council (ICC). https://www.icc-cricket.com/
- ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. https://www.cricketworldcup.com/
- ICC News – Cricket World Cup Updates. https://www.icc-cricket.com/news
- Wikipedia – 2027 Cricket World Cup. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_Cricket_World_Cup