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Africa Gears Up for 2027 ODI World Cup
11 Jun
Summary
- 2027 ODI World Cup provisionally set for Oct-Nov across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia.
- Tournament returns to Africa after 24 years, featuring a 14-team format.
- South Africa to host most matches; Zimbabwe and Namibia also involved.

The 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup is provisionally scheduled to be held from October 4 to November 21, across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. These dates were provisionally agreed upon in May, with final confirmation pending an ICC board meeting in July.
This tournament will be the first men's Cricket World Cup hosted in Africa since 2003. South Africa is anticipated to host the majority of the 54 matches, with Zimbabwe and Namibia also staging games. The event will see a return to a 14-team format, divided into two groups of seven, with the top three from each advancing to the Super Six stage.