South Africa's full schedule for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027
South Africa will begin their campaign against New Zealand.
South Africa will be one of the three host nations for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. The Proteas will host the tournament along with Zimbabwe and Namibia as the 50-over World Cup returns to Africa after 24 years.
The tournament will start on October 2, 2027, while the final is scheduled for November 21. The ICC and Cricket South Africa announced the schedule in Cape Town on October 1, 2026, exactly one year before the start of the competition.
A total of 14 teams will take part in the World Cup. South Africa have been placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and Qualifier B.
South Africa’s World Cup 2027 fixtures
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South Africa will begin their campaign against New Zealand on October 9 in Cape Town. They will then face Qualifier B on October 13 in Paarl, followed by England on October 16 in Gqeberha.
South Africa will need to finish among the top three teams in their group to continue their campaign in the tournament. The top three teams from each group will move into the Super 7 stage.
South Africa’s schedule for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027
| Date | Match Between | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2027 | South Africa vs New Zealand | Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town |
| October 13, 2027 | South Africa vs Qualifier B | Boland Park, Paarl |
| October 16, 2027 | South Africa vs England | St George’s Park Cricket Ground, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) |
| October 19, 2027 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban |
| October 22, 2027 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
South Africa have never won the ODI World Cup, despite reaching the semi-finals on four occasions. Their semi-final appearances came in 1992, 1999, 2007, 2015 and 2023.
The Proteas finished seventh in the 2019 World Cup after winning three of their nine league matches. They had a better run in the 2023 edition, reaching the semi-finals before losing to Australia.
The 2027 tournament will give South Africa another opportunity to go beyond the semi-final stage and push for their first ODI World Cup title.
How many group-stage matches will South Africa play?
South Africa will play five matches in the group stage of the 2027 World Cup.
When will the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 begin?
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 is scheduled to begin on October 2, 2027.
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