Everything about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 — host country South Africa/Zimbabwe/Namibia, qualification process, format and which teams will compete.
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 will be hosted jointly by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia — a first for African cricket hosting a 50-over World Cup. The tournament returns to its traditional 50-over format after the 10-team, round-robin format was reinstated following criticism of previous editions.
The 2027 World Cup will feature 14 teams — the largest field in tournament history. The 10 Test-playing nations earn automatic qualification, with the remaining 4 spots decided through ICC World Cup qualifiers from associate nations around the world.
The group stage will see teams divided into two groups of 7, with the top 3 from each group advancing to the Super 6 stage, followed by semi-finals and a final.
India have qualified automatically as a full ICC member. After their 2023 World Cup final defeat to Australia and their triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup, the 2027 ODI World Cup represents India's next major prize. The squad will be built around the current core — Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (if available), Jasprit Bumrah, and the emerging talents like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Australia enter the 2027 World Cup as defending champions after their victory in the 2023 edition in India. Their six World Cup titles make them the tournament's most successful team and they will again start as one of the favourites along with India, England, and a competitive South Africa side boosted by home advantage.
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