The top-ranked sides are expected to qualify directly for the prestigious tournament, but several others will have to fight through a tough qualifying tournament to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Amid this, Shubman Gill's India train under unprecedented security in Colombo, fans barred.
The global body has also brought in a new qualification format for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2027, with the winner of the 10-team qualifier directly entering the main stage of the 14-team marquee event. The teams that finish second, third, and fourth in the Qualifier will still have another opportunity.
New qualification format introduced for ICC World Cup 2027 Qualifier
The 10-team 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier will include the two lowest-ranked Full Member teams in the ICC ODI rankings as of September 30, 2026, apart from hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe. They will be joined by the top four teams from Cricket World Cup League 2 and four teams coming through the World Cup Qualifier Playoff.
The Challenge League will have 12 teams, divided into two groups of six. Every team will play three round-robin tournaments, and the top two teams from each group will move into the Qualifier Playoff. The West Indies’ situation seems not safe presently at the rankings.
West Indies face huge qualification scare
If Ireland beats Afghanistan 4-1 or 5-0 and the West Indies wins both matches against India, the Caribbean side could move into the top eight. But if Afghanistan win the upcoming Ireland series, West Indies will almost certainly have to play the World Cup Qualifier.
The West Indies would be hoping not to face the 2023 fate. In the last edition, they failed to reach the ODI World Cup after losing to the Netherlands in a Super Over during the Qualifier in Harare. This time, they must be hoping to avoid this situation.
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