Bhubaneswar : The 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup is gearing up to be a landmark event, as cricket returns in grand style to Southern Africa! The tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October to November 2027, promising a magnificent cricket fiesta across the continent.
Key Highlights:
Total Matches: 54
South Africa: Hosts a whopping 44 matches across 8 iconic stadiums
Zimbabwe & Namibia: Share the remaining 10 matches
Teams: 14 competing for the prestigious title
Format: Two groups of seven teams each, leading to a Super Six, then semis and final
Hosts Qualify Automatically: South Africa and Zimbabwe; Namibia needs to qualify
Venue Breakdown:
South Africa Host Cities:
Johannesburg (Wanderers Stadium)
Pretoria (Centurion Park)
Cape Town (Newlands Cricket Ground)
Durban (Kingsmead Cricket Ground)
Gqeberha (St George’s Park)
Bloemfontein (Mangaung Oval)
East London (Buffalo Park)
Paarl (Boland Park)
Zimbabwe Venues:
Harare (Harare Sports Club)
Bulawayo (Queens Sports Club)
Namibia Venues:
Windhoek (Wanderers Cricket Ground & United Ground)
This is a historic occasion as Namibia will host World Cup matches for the first time. South Africa and Zimbabwe co-hosted the tournament previously in 2003, and now they are at the center of the cricketing universe once again.
Cricket South Africa expressed ambitions for the event to symbolically represent the diverse, inclusive, and vibrant spirit of the nation and region, hoping to attract new fans and create unforgettable experiences powered by digital innovation.
Led by former South African cabinet minister Trevor Manuel as Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, the planning promises to deliver a seamless and spectacular spectacle.
The cricketing world keeps an eye on Australia, the defending champions, who will be eager to retain their crown after their triumph in India in 2023.
Cricket enthusiasts are counting down the days to October 2027, when the world’s best white-ball cricket will unfold across stadiums steeped in history and passion — in an ODI World Cup with a uniquely African flavor.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the October-November 2027 deadline to witness cricketing history in the making!
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