The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The ICC and Cricket South Africa expected to announce the full tournament schedule on October 1. The ticket registration process is also expected to begin on the same day.
However, fans will not be able to buy tickets immediately. They will first have to register for the ticket ballot.
Earlier reports said that the tournament might start on October 2, 2027, with the final scheduled for November 21. The official dates and fixtures will be confirmed with the schedule announcement.
10 out of 14 teams to be confirmed
A total of 14 teams will participate in the 2027 Cricket World Cup. South Africa and Zimbabwe have already secured their places as hosts.
The other teams will qualify through the ICC ODI rankings and qualification tournaments. Namibia’s qualification status will also need to be confirmed.
India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are among the teams competing for places through the ODI rankings, according to the information provided. The final list of participating teams will become clearer after the qualification deadline.
West Indies must qualify for World Cup
West Indies will have to take part in a qualifying tournament to secure a place in the 2027 Cricket World Cup. The team, which won the first two World Cups in 1975 and 1979, also failed to qualify for the 2023 edition in India.
West Indies will now look to secure a place in the next tournament through the qualification process. The qualifying competition is expected to take place early next year.
India vs Pakistan in the 2027 World Cup: How many times can they play?
India vs Pakistan is always one of the most closely watched matches in international cricket. Fans will be hoping to see the two teams face each other more than once during the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
India and Pakistan could meet up to three times in the tournament, depending on their qualification and results. Here is how those matches could happen:
India vs Pakistan: Possible meetings in the 2027 World Cup
1. Group Stage
India and Pakistan could meet in the group stage, depending on the tournament draw.
2. Super Six Stage
Both teams could meet again if they qualify for this stage and are scheduled to play each other.
3. Semi-final or Final
A third meeting could happen if both teams progress to the same knockout match. However, these matches are not confirmed. The actual number of times India and Pakistan play each other will depend on the tournament draw and their performances. The official schedule will provide more clarity about the possible match-ups.