Lahore (Sports Desk) — The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket South Africa will announce the schedule for the 2027 ODI World Cup on October 1 in Cape Town, while ticket registration will also begin during the same event.
According to details, the World Cup is expected to begin on October 2, while the final of the mega event will be played on November 21.
A total of 14 teams will participate in the tournament, with the identities of 10 teams expected to be finalized by September 30.
Hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe have already qualified directly for the World Cup, while the remaining eight teams will be selected on the basis of the ICC ODI rankings.
According to the current situation, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are in qualifying positions through the rankings.
The West Indies will have to go through the qualifiers to secure a place in the World Cup, while Namibia’s direct participation has not yet been confirmed.
The ICC will also begin the ticket ballot process for the World Cup on October 1. Instead of purchasing tickets immediately, fans will first be able to register for the ballot.