2027 ODI World Cup has revealed: South Africa to host 44 games in 8 iconic cities; All you need to know

Cricket South Africa (CSA) unveiled the venues and road map for the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, which will be offered by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. South Africa will host 44 of the 54 games in eight cities, and the remaining ten games will be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia. This is the return of an important ICC event to Africa land after 24 years. Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London and Paarl, South Africa’s host rooms. The eight South African cities selected to host matches. The selected venues are as follows: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Centurion Park, Pretoria Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban St George’s Park, Gqeberha Mangaung Oval, Bloemtein Buffalo Park, East London Boland Park, Paarl this venue is built on the basis of hotel, and Land of hotel, and is based on hotel base. ICC accreditation, which ensures a seamless experience for players, officials and fans. Zimbabwe and Namibia’s contribution, Zimbabwe, holds matches at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and Harare Sports Club in Harare. Namibia, which makes its debut as a co-host, holds games at Namibia Cricket Ground and United Ground in Windhoek. These local emphasizes the growing cricket infrastructure of the region. Tournament structure The 2027 ODI World Championship has 14 teams divided into two groups of seven. The top three teams of each group will progress to the Super Six phase, followed by semi -finals and a final. South Africa and Zimbabwe automatically qualified as hosts, while the top eight teams in the ICC ODI ranking will also find places by March 31, 2027. However, Namibia must qualify via ICC roads. CSA CSA chairman Pearl Maphoshe emphasized a ‘diverse, inclusive and united’ tournament, saying: ‘The tournament will vary alive in its style and atmosphere, which offers players, fans and partners with an unforgettable experience.’ A milestone for African cricket The World Cup in 2027, which is planned for October and November, is a chance to expand cricket’s scope across Africa. CSA President Rihan Richards emphasizes the opportunity to attract new fans through digital innovation and contact the global cricket community. “Twenty-four years have passed since the last ICC CWC tournament took place on African land,” Richards noted. By including lesser -known venues in Namibia and Zimbabwe, CSA aims to showcase the continent’s cricket depth and cultural wealth.