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• 04/10/2024
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South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia are gearing up to jointly host the prestigious 2027 ICC ODI World Cup across various venues, as confirmed by a recent report from News24. Among the eight top cricket stadiums selected to host matches are iconic venues such as Wanderers in Johannesburg, Kingsmead in Durban, and Newlands in Cape Town.

Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) CEO, Pholetsi Moseki, illuminated the venue selection process, emphasizing the meticulous consideration given to factors such as hotel room availability and proximity to airports. Moseki underscored the scientific approach to finalizing the venues, ensuring optimal logistics for players, officials, and spectators.

While expressing the difficulty in omitting venues like Benoni’s JB Marks Oval and Diamond Oval, Moseki clarified that multiple factors influenced the decision-making process. He emphasized the importance of adequate training facilities in addition to the match venues, ensuring a conducive environment for teams preparing for the tournament.

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Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands Among 8 Venues Announced For 2027 ODI World Cup In South Africa

The main venues for the 2027 World Cup include Wanderers, Centurion Park, Kingsmead, St George’s Park, Boland Park, and Newlands. Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein and Buffalo Park in East London will also host fixtures, with matches spread across Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Host nations South Africa and Zimbabwe have secured direct qualification for the tournament, while Namibia will need to navigate the African qualifiers to earn their spot. The tournament format will feature two groups of seven teams each, with the top three teams from each group advancing to the Super Six stage, which will lead to the semi-finals and the ultimate showdown to crown the champions.

The World Cup will follow a competitive format reminiscent of the 2003 edition. Teams will face each other once in the group stage, setting the stage for thrilling encounters and fierce competition on the cricketing stage. As preparations gather pace, anticipation builds for a memorable showcase of cricketing excellence on the African continent.