2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
DatesOctober 2027 – November 2027
Administrator(s)International Cricket Council
Cricket formatOne Day International
Tournament format(s)Round Robin and Knockout
Host(s) South Africa
Zimbabwe
Namibia
Defending ChampionsAustralia
2023

The 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will be the 14th edition of the tournament, which is played under One Day International (ODI) rules, and takes place every four years. Organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), it will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia during October and November 2027. This will be the second tournament to be co-hosted by South Africa and Zimbabwe, following the 2003 edition, and the first to be co-hosted by Namibia.[1]

Australia will qualify as the defending champions, having won the 2023 competition.[2]

References

  1. "New Cricket World Cup 2027 venue". International Cricket Council. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  2. Ronald, Issy (18 November 2023). "Australia wins record-extending sixth tournament as host India falters under nationwide pressure". CNN. Retrieved 25 November 2023.