The 2026 World Cup will mark the return of the flagship tournament in South Africa after 24 years. Last time, in 2003, World Cup matches were arranged there when Zimbabwe and Kenya were the associated hosting nations. In 2027, alongside South Africa, a chunk of matches will be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia. It will be hosting a senior ICC tournament for the first time.
Zimbabwe is likely to host at least seven matches across their cities like Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, while Namibia is all set to host at least three matches.
Zimbabwe is preparing a new stadium to host a 2027 ODI World Cup match
The 2027 men's ODI World Cup is set to run from October 4 to November 21; ahead of the opener of the tournament, a few domestic matches can take place at this new venue. In the first quarter of 2027, the venue can be eligible to host international matches.
An exciting milestone, Jay Shah says
ICC chairman Jay Shah, in an official press release, stated that the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will showcase a string of unforgettable matches to make their regions unique in every way.
“The return of this prestigious tournament to Africa after 24 years is a landmark moment for cricket. We are confident that South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will deliver an unforgettable event, showcasing the warmth, passion and rich diversity that make this region truly unique,” he added.
Since 2003, South Africa has hosted multiple ICC events successfully, including the inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007, both of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cups in 2020 and 2024, the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023, and in the same year, they hosted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
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