ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027
Starts 2 October 2027
2 October to 21 November 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. India open against Australia in Cape Town on 7 October and meet Pakistan in Johannesburg on 10 October.
Quick answer: The ICC Cricket World Cup is one-day cricket’s biggest event, held every four years. The 2027 edition has 14 teams playing 57 matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with a new Super 7 second round. Australia are the defending champions and have won a record six titles; India have won twice (1983 and 2011). This page covers the 2027 schedule, India’s fixtures, the format, tickets and the full history and record books from 1975 to 2023.
World Cup 2027 at a glance
Key dates
- 2, 4 & 6 Oct Super Series in Windhoek: three matches decide the last group-stage place
- 7 Oct Group stage begins: India v Australia, Cape Town
- Sun 10 Oct India v Pakistan, The Wanderers, Johannesburg
- 24 Oct Last day of the group stage
- 25 Oct – 14 Nov Super 7 round-robin; top four confirmed
- 17 Nov Semi-final 1, Newlands, Cape Town
- 18 Nov Semi-final 2, Tshwane
- Sun 21 Nov Final, The Wanderers, Johannesburg (reserve day 22 Nov)
Source: ICC. Knockout matches start at 10:00 local time (13:30 IST); South Africa is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India.
India’s World Cup 2027 fixtures
India are in Group A with Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifier. The ICC has pre-seeded India as A1 for the Super 7, so their second-round dates are already fixed if they qualify.
Group stage
Super 7 (if India qualify as A1)
If a seeded opponent fails to qualify, the team that goes through in its place takes over its fixtures. Start times are still to be announced.
Need every match? All 57 fixtures, including the Super 7 and knockouts, are in our free downloadable schedule.
Get the schedule PDFHow the 2027 format works
Super Series
2–6 October. Three qualifiers play for the last group-stage place.
Group stage
7–24 October. Two groups of six; everyone plays each other once.
Super 7
25 Oct – 14 Nov. Top three per group plus the better fourth-placed side. No points carried over.
Knockouts
17–21 November. Top four play two semi-finals, then the final.
Teams and groups
Ten of the 14 teams are confirmed: hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, plus the top eight in the ICC ODI Team Rankings on 30 September 2026. The other four come through the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
Group A
Group B
Venues
Johannesburg, Tshwane, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Paarl and KuGompo City
Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls (the new Mosi-oa-Tunya Stadium)
Windhoek (Namibia Cricket Ground), host of the Super Series
The Wanderers in Johannesburg hosts India v Pakistan, two Super 7 matches and the final. It also staged the 2003 World Cup final.
Tickets: how the ballot works
Prices
- Ballot closes 23:59 CAT, 21 November 2026
- Free to enter; pay only if you’re allocated tickets
- Up to four tickets per match, as many matches as you like
- Family bundles plus student and pensioner pricing
Apply only through the official site: tickets.cricketworldcup.com
Most requested matches
The ballot passed one million applications within three days.
Ticket applications per match. Source: ICC.
ICC Cricket World Cup winners, 1975 to 2023
Australia have won the tournament six times, more than any other team. India have won twice, in 1983 and 2011, and were runners-up in 2003 and 2023. Full details with captains and scorecards are on our World Cup winners list.
Titles by team
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | West Indies | Australia |
| 1979 | West Indies | England |
| 1983 | India | West Indies |
| 1987 | Australia | England |
| 1992 | Pakistan | England |
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | Australia |
| 1999 | Australia | Pakistan |
| 2003 | Australia | India |
| 2007 | Australia | Sri Lanka |
| 2011 | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2015 | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2019 | England | New Zealand |
| 2023 | Australia | India |
World Cup records and stats
Every major World Cup list in one place. Start with the ones fans search for most, or browse every World Cup post.
Batting
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Single tournaments & teams
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- Most Runs for Pakistan In ODI World Cup
- Most Sixes in a Single World Cup
World Cup 2027 FAQ
When does the 2027 Cricket World Cup start and end?
The tournament runs from 2 October to 21 November 2027. The group stage begins on 7 October and the final is on 21 November at The Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Where is the 2027 Cricket World Cup being played?
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are the hosts, with matches at 12 venues: eight in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia.
How many teams play in the 2027 World Cup?
There are 14 teams and 57 matches. Ten teams are confirmed: South Africa and Zimbabwe as hosts, plus Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka as the top eight in the ICC ODI rankings on 30 September 2026. The other four come through the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
When does India play at the 2027 World Cup?
India play Australia in Cape Town on 7 October, Pakistan in Johannesburg on 10 October, Afghanistan in Tshwane on 14 October, a qualifier in Bloemfontein on 17 October and Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls on 24 October.
When is India v Pakistan at the 2027 World Cup?
India v Pakistan is on Sunday 10 October 2027 at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. If both reach the Super 7, they meet again in Cape Town on 7 November.
How does the 2027 World Cup format work?
A three-match Super Series settles the last group place. Twelve teams then play in two groups of six. The top three from each group plus the better fourth-placed team go to a seven-team Super 7 round-robin, and the top four play the semi-finals and final.
How can I get tickets for the 2027 World Cup?
Enter the free ICC ticket ballot at tickets.cricketworldcup.com before 23:59 CAT on 21 November 2026. You can enter for as many matches as you like and request up to four tickets per match. Prices start at R158 (about US$9.60).
Which team has won the most Cricket World Cups?
Australia have won six titles: 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023. India and West Indies have won two each.
Who has scored the most runs in World Cup history?
Sachin Tendulkar leads the all-time list with 2,278 runs across six tournaments.
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Last updated 27 October 2026. The four Qualifier teams will be added once confirmed. See also our most sixes in ODI cricket and most ODI wins by a team.