South Africa and Namibia to co-host World Cup Qualifiers in 2027
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:59 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
South Africa and Namibia will co-host the ICC World Cup Qualifiers from February 26 to March 21, 2027. The tournament will feature 10 teams and take place in the window between the SA20 and the IPL. This move is part of the ICC's broader strategy to enhance cricketing events in Africa and provide a platform for teams to qualify for the World Cup.
- •The World Cup Qualifiers will run from February 26 to March 21, 2027.
- •The tournament will involve 10 competing teams.
- •It will occur after the SA20 league and before the IPL.
- •Hosting rights emphasize the ICC's commitment to expanding cricket in Africa.
- 9:59 AMESPNcricinfo — South Africa, Namibia to co-host World Cup Qualifiers from February 26 to March 21
"The 10-team tournament will be played in the window after the SA20 and before the IPL in 2027
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