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2027 ICC ODI World Cup qualification: Rules, rankings and how teams can clinch a spot for the ICC tournament
TL;DR
The 2027 ICC ODI World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa and Zimbabwe, featuring 14 teams. The qualification process and rules for teams to secure a spot in the tournament are detailed.
Key points
- South Africa and Zimbabwe co-host the 2027 ODI World Cup
- ODI World Cup returns to Africa after 23 years
- 14 teams will compete in the 2027 ODI World Cup
- Qualification process for the tournament is explained
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- South Africa and Zimbabwe set to co-host 2027 ODI World Cup.
- ODI World Cup returns to Africa after 23 years.
- 14 teams set to contest at the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- 2027 ODI World Cup Qualification process explained.
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2027 ODI World Cup qualification: Rules and how teams can qualify?
A total of 14 teams, instead of 10 in the last two editions of the World Cup, will participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
South Africa and Zimbabwe have automatically qualified for the 2027 ODI World Cup as co-hosts. Other than the two host nations, the top eight-ranked teams in the ICC men's ODI team rankings - excluding the host nations - in March 2027 will directly progress to the final competition.
So, if South Africa continues to remain among the top eight teams, then the ninth-placed team will progress directly.
The remaining four spots will be filled from the ODI World Cup Qualifier, taking place in summer 2027, where the next two teams in the ICC men's ODI rankings will go up against the top four from Cricket World Cup League Two and the top four teams from the Qualifier Play-Off.
Q&A
What are the qualification rules for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup?
The qualification rules for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup specify how teams can secure their spots, which are outlined in the tournament's official guidelines.
Which countries are co-hosting the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup?
South Africa and Zimbabwe are set to co-host the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup.
How many teams will participate in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup?
A total of 14 teams will contest in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup.
