ICC to unveil 2027 ODI World Cup schedule
The ICC is set to publish the fixture list for the 2027 ODI World Cup on October 1, likely alongside the ten sides that qualify directly after the September 30 rankings cutoff. The tournament runs from early October to November 21, 2027, features 14 teams and will use twelve venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. A revamped format begins with a Super Series among the lowest-seeded teams, then two groups of six and a Super 7 round robin, while a February–March 2027 qualifier will decide the final four entrants, leaving hosts like Namibia without automatic entry.
ICC likely to announce World Cup schedule on October 1.
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The ICC expanded the World Cup to 14 teams and set a new format in July. The rankings…
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