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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup, with Bangladesh set to begin their campaign against England on October 8 in Windhoek, Namibia.
The 14th edition of the tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The competition begins on October 2, 2027, with a three-team Super Series in Windhoek, while the final is scheduled for November 21 in Johannesburg.
A total of 14 teams will take part in the tournament, which will feature 57 matches across 12 venues. The Men’s ODI World Cup returns to Africa for the first time since 2003.
Bangladesh Placed in Group B
Bangladesh have been placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England and one team yet to qualify.
Group A consists of India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, co-hosts Zimbabwe and another qualifier.
Bangladesh will play five group-stage matches, beginning with a challenging fixture against England.
Bangladesh’s 2027 World Cup Group Fixtures
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2027 | England vs Bangladesh | Windhoek |
| October 12, 2027 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | KuGompo City |
| October 16, 2027 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| October 19, 2027 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| October 23, 2027 | Bangladesh vs Qualifier B | Tshwane |
The opening match against England will be followed by fixtures against New Zealand, Sri Lanka and co-hosts South Africa. Bangladesh will complete their group-stage campaign against the team that qualifies through the remaining qualification route.
India and Pakistan to Meet on October 10
One of the most anticipated matches of the tournament will see India face Pakistan on October 10 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
The group-stage action begins on October 7 in Cape Town, where defending champions Australia will take on 2023 runners-up India.
How the 2027 World Cup Format Works
The tournament will feature three stages before the semi-finals and final.
The opening Super Series will involve the three teams finishing second, third and fourth in the 2027 World Cup Qualifier. They will play a round-robin competition, with the top team advancing to the main group stage.
The 12 teams in the group stage will be divided into two groups of six. Each team will play the other sides in its group once.
The top three teams from each group, along with the better-performing fourth-placed team across the two groups, will advance to the Super 7 stage.
In the Super 7, all seven teams will play each other once. No points will be carried forward from the group stage. The top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals.
The first semi-final is scheduled for November 17 in Cape Town, while the second will take place on November 18 in Tshwane. The final will be held in Johannesburg on November 21, with November 22 reserved as a possible reserve day.
Three Host Nations, 12 Venues
South Africa will host matches at eight venues, Zimbabwe at three and Namibia at one.
The South African venues are Johannesburg, Tshwane, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Paarl and KuGompo City. Zimbabwe’s venues are Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, while Windhoek will host matches in Namibia.
The tournament will begin with the Super Series in Windhoek before the main group stage gets underway.
Bangladesh’s Road to the Super 7
Bangladesh face a demanding group featuring England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and South Africa. Consistency across the five group matches will be essential if they are to progress to the next stage.
The opening fixture against England will provide an early test. The team will also need to adapt to different playing conditions across Namibia and South Africa as the tournament progresses.
CricBengal Analysis: Bangladesh’s route to the Super 7 will require strong performances against several established cricketing sides. A positive start against England could provide valuable momentum, but the team will need consistency throughout the group stage to secure progression.
Source: International Cricket Council (ICC)
Publisher: CricBengal.com
