The ICC ODI World Cup 2027 is scheduled to be played across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. According to the schedule provided, the tournament will begin on 2 October 2027 with the preliminary/qualifier matches and conclude with the ODI World Cup Final on 21 November 2027 in Johannesburg.
The tournament schedule includes matches in major cricket venues across the three host countries, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Harare, Windhoek, Gqeberha, Tshwane, Bloemfontein, Paarl and Victoria Falls.
The provided schedule features 57 matches, including the opening qualifier matches, league/group-stage fixtures, semi-finals and the final.
Note: The article and tables below are prepared from the schedule and venue information shown in the supplied images. Team placeholders such as Qualifier A, Qualifier B, A1, A2, B1, B2, B3 and AB4 are retained exactly as shown.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC ODI World Cup 2027 |
| Format | One-Day International (ODI) Cricket |
| Start Date | 2 October 2027 |
| Final Date | 21 November 2027 |
| Host Countries | South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia |
| First Matches | 2 October 2027 |
| Semi-Final 1 | 17 November 2027 |
| Semi-Final 2 | 18 November 2027 |
| Final | 21 November 2027 |
| Final Venue | Johannesburg |
| Number of Matches in Provided Schedule | 57 |
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Host Countries
The tournament schedule covers three countries:
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Namibia
South Africa has the largest number of venues in the provided schedule, while Zimbabwe and Namibia also host matches during the tournament.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Venues
South Africa
The following venues in South Africa are listed in the provided schedule:
| Venue | City |
|---|---|
| Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg |
| Centurion | Tshwane |
| Newlands Cricket Ground | Cape Town |
| Kingsmead Cricket Ground | Durban |
| St George’s Park | Gqeberha |
| Mangaung Oval | Bloemfontein |
| Boland Park | Paarl |
| Buffalo Park | KuGompo City |
Zimbabwe
| Venue | City |
|---|---|
| Harare Sports Club | Harare |
| Queens Sports Club | Bulawayo |
| Fale Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium | Victoria Falls |
Namibia
| Venue | City |
|---|---|
| Namibia Cricket Ground | Windhoek |
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Full Schedule
October 2027 Matches
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 2 October | QF1 | QF3 | Windhoek |
| Monday, 4 October | QF1 | QF2 | Windhoek |
| Wednesday, 6 October | QF2 | QF3 | Windhoek |
| Thursday, 7 October | India | Australia | Cape Town |
| Friday, 8 October | Pakistan | Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Friday, 8 October | England | Bangladesh | Windhoek |
| Saturday, 9 October | Zimbabwe | Qualifier A | Bulawayo |
| Saturday, 9 October | South Africa | New Zealand | Cape Town |
| Sunday, 10 October | India | Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| Sunday, 10 October | Sri Lanka | Qualifier B | Windhoek |
| Monday, 11 October | Zimbabwe | Afghanistan | Bulawayo |
| Tuesday, 12 October | Australia | Qualifier A | Paarl |
| Tuesday, 12 October | New Zealand | Bangladesh | KuGompo City |
| Wednesday, 13 October | England | Sri Lanka | Windhoek |
| Wednesday, 13 October | South Africa | Qualifier B | Paarl |
| Thursday, 14 October | India | Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Friday, 15 October | Pakistan | Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| Friday, 15 October | Zimbabwe | Australia | Harare |
| Saturday, 16 October | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Durban |
| Saturday, 16 October | South Africa | England | Gqeberha |
| Sunday, 17 October | India | Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| Sunday, 17 October | New Zealand | Qualifier B | Harare |
| Monday, 18 October | Australia | Afghanistan | KuGompo City |
| Tuesday, 19 October | Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Harare |
| Tuesday, 19 October | South Africa | Bangladesh | Durban |
| Wednesday, 20 October | New Zealand | Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| Wednesday, 20 October | England | Qualifier B | Harare |
| Thursday, 21 October | Afghanistan | Qualifier A | KuGompo City |
| Friday, 22 October | Australia | Pakistan | Paarl |
| Friday, 22 October | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| Saturday, 23 October | England | New Zealand | Gqeberha |
| Saturday, 23 October | Bangladesh | Qualifier B | Tshwane |
| Sunday, 24 October | Zimbabwe | India | Victoria Falls |
| Monday, 25 October | A2 | B3 | Johannesburg |
| Tuesday, 26 October | B1 | A3 | Gqeberha |
| Wednesday, 27 October | B2 | AB4 | Tshwane |
| Thursday, 28 October | A1 | A2 | Victoria Falls |
| Friday, 29 October | B1 | B3 | KuGompo City |
| Saturday, 30 October | A3 | AB4 | Victoria Falls |
| Sunday, 31 October | B2 | A1 | Johannesburg |
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 November Schedule
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 1 November | A2 | B1 | Victoria Falls |
| Tuesday, 2 November | B3 | AB4 | Cape Town |
| Wednesday, 3 November | B2 | A3 | Durban |
| Thursday, 4 November | A1 | B1 | Paarl |
| Friday, 5 November | A2 | AB4 | Durban |
| Saturday, 6 November | B2 | B3 | Bloemfontein |
| Sunday, 7 November | A1 | A3 | Cape Town |
| Monday, 8 November | B1 | AB4 | Durban |
| Tuesday, 9 November | B2 | A2 | Gqeberha |
| Wednesday, 10 November | A3 | B3 | Bloemfontein |
| Thursday, 11 November | A1 | AB4 | Gqeberha |
| Friday, 12 November | B2 | B1 | Cape Town |
| Saturday, 13 November | A2 | A3 | Bloemfontein |
| Sunday, 14 November | A1 | B3 | Durban |
| Wednesday, 17 November | Semi Final 1 | — | Cape Town |
| Thursday, 18 November | Semi Final 2 | — | Tshwane |
| Sunday, 21 November | Final | — | Johannesburg |
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Important Matches
Several high-profile fixtures appear in the supplied schedule during the league stage.
India vs Australia
Date: 7 October 2027
Venue: Cape Town
India will face Australia in Cape Town in one of the early major fixtures of the tournament.
India vs Pakistan
Date: 10 October 2027
Venue: Johannesburg
The India-Pakistan fixture is scheduled for Johannesburg on 10 October 2027.
South Africa vs New Zealand
Date: 9 October 2027
Venue: Cape Town
The hosts South Africa are scheduled to meet New Zealand in Cape Town.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan
Date: 8 October 2027
Venue: Tshwane
Pakistan and Afghanistan are scheduled to play in Tshwane.
England vs Bangladesh
Date: 8 October 2027
Venue: Windhoek
England will face Bangladesh in Windhoek.
Zimbabwe vs India
Date: 24 October 2027
Venue: Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe and India are scheduled to meet at Victoria Falls.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Semi-Finals
The two semi-finals are scheduled after the completion of the group/super-stage matches.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Final 1 | Wednesday, 17 November 2027 | Cape Town |
| Semi Final 2 | Thursday, 18 November 2027 | Tshwane |
The teams participating in the semi-finals will be determined by the results of the preceding stages.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Final
The ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Final is scheduled for:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, 21 November 2027 |
| Match | Final |
| Venue | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
Johannesburg is therefore scheduled to host the tournament’s final match.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Venue-wise Schedule
Johannesburg
Matches listed in the supplied schedule include:
- India vs Pakistan – 10 October
- New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – 20 October
- A2 vs B3 – 25 October
- B2 vs A1 – 31 October
- Final – 21 November
Cape Town
Cape Town is scheduled to host several important matches:
- India vs Australia – 7 October
- South Africa vs New Zealand – 9 October
- B3 vs AB4 – 2 November
- A1 vs A3 – 7 November
- B2 vs B1 – 12 November
- Semi Final 1 – 17 November
Durban
The schedule includes:
- Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 16 October
- South Africa vs Bangladesh – 19 October
- B2 vs A3 – 3 November
- A2 vs AB4 – 5 November
- B1 vs AB4 – 8 November
- A1 vs B3 – 14 November
Windhoek
Windhoek hosts the opening three qualifier fixtures:
- QF1 vs QF3 – 2 October
- QF1 vs QF2 – 4 October
- QF2 vs QF3 – 6 October
It also hosts several league matches involving England, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Harare
Harare is scheduled to host: Get the official Sarkari Result details on this page.
- Zimbabwe vs Australia – 15 October
- New Zealand vs Qualifier B – 17 October
- Zimbabwe vs Pakistan – 19 October
- England vs Qualifier B – 20 October
Victoria Falls
The Victoria Falls venue is scheduled for multiple matches during the later stages, including:
- Zimbabwe vs India – 24 October
- A1 vs A2 – 28 October
- A3 vs AB4 – 30 October
- A2 vs B1 – 1 November
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Key Dates
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Opening qualifier match | 2 October 2027 | Windhoek |
| India vs Australia | 7 October 2027 | Cape Town |
| India vs Pakistan | 10 October 2027 | Johannesburg |
| Zimbabwe vs India | 24 October 2027 | Victoria Falls |
| Semi Final 1 | 17 November 2027 | Cape Town |
| Semi Final 2 | 18 November 2027 | Tshwane |
| Final | 21 November 2027 | Johannesburg |
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Frequently Asked Questions
When will the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 begin?
According to the supplied schedule, the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 will begin on 2 October 2027 with the QF1 vs QF3 match in Windhoek.
When is the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Final?
The final is scheduled for 21 November 2027 in Johannesburg.
Where will the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 be played?
The supplied venue list covers South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
When is India vs Pakistan in the 2027 ODI World Cup?
India and Pakistan are scheduled to play on 10 October 2027 at Johannesburg.
When is India vs Australia?
India and Australia are scheduled to play on 7 October 2027 in Cape Town.
Where is the first semi-final?
The first semi-final is scheduled for 17 November 2027 in Cape Town.
Where is the second semi-final?
The second semi-final is scheduled for 18 November 2027 in Tshwane.
Which venue will host the World Cup final?
The final is scheduled to be played at Johannesburg on 21 November 2027.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Full Schedule at a Glance
The tournament schedule provided covers a period of almost seven weeks, from 2 October to 21 November 2027. The opening matches are scheduled in Windhoek, followed by league-stage fixtures across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The later stage includes matches between teams represented by group positions such as A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3 and AB4.
The tournament will then move into the knockout stage, with Semi Final 1 on 17 November, Semi Final 2 on 18 November, and the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Final on 21 November in Johannesburg.