After 18 years, an ICC tournament will be hosted in South Africa again. The 2027 ODI World Cup will be held in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. However, South Africa is the main host country. The South African Cricket Board has recently announced how many matches will be held in each of the three countries.
There will be a total of 54 matches in the 2027 World Cup. Of these, 44 matches will be in South Africa. There will be eight venues. They are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Kibera, Bloemfontein, East London and Paarl. Although there will be a total of 44 matches in these eight venues, how many matches will be held in each venue has not yet been announced. The schedule of the World Cup will be announced a few days before the tournament. The remaining 10 matches of the World Cup will be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
The Champions Trophy was held in South Africa in 2009. Before that, the country hosted the 2003 ODI and 2007 T20 World Cup. After 2009, no other ICC tournament has been held in South Africa. Although the U-19 World Cup has been held, it is not at the senior level. As a result, the ODI World Cup will be held in the country after a long time.
The South African Cricket Board (SAC) announced on Thursday that a local organization has been given the responsibility of hosting the World Cup matches. The organization is headed by former South African finance minister Trevor Manuel. “Our goal as a board is to showcase the diversity of South Africa to the world. We are preparing for that goal,” said South African Cricket Board (SAC) chairperson Pearl Mafoshe.
The last time the ODI World Cup was held on Indian soil was in 2023. Australia defeated India in the final and became the champion. South Africa lost in the semi-finals. South Africa has never won the World Cup. They aim to become the world champions in their own country in 2027.
FAQ
Where will the 2027 ODI World Cup be hosted?
The 2027 ODI World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, with South Africa as the main host nation.
How many matches will be played in total?
A total of 54 matches will be played during the 2027 ODI World Cup.
How many matches will be hosted in South Africa?
South Africa will host 44 matches across eight major venues.
Which South African cities will host the matches?
The eight venues are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Kimberley, Bloemfontein, East London, and Paarl.
How many matches will Namibia and Zimbabwe host?
Namibia and Zimbabwe will share 10 matches between them, though the exact distribution is yet to be announced.
