Cricket World Cup 2027 Qualifier Play-Off Schedule Announced

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-Off, which will begin on December 4 in Nepal. Eight teams will compete for four places in the Global Qualifier.

The tournament will run from December 4 to 21. Hosts Nepal will face Italy in the opening match, while Namibia and Uganda will also begin their campaigns on the first day.

Canada, Kuwait, Jersey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the other teams taking part in the eight-team competition. The top four sides will advance to the Global Qualifier.

Ireland and the West Indies have already secured their places in the Global Qualifier. The United States, Scotland, the Netherlands and Oman qualified through the Cricket World Cup League 2, bringing the number of participating teams in the next stage to 10.

The winner of the Global Qualifier will earn direct qualification for the group stage of the 2027 Cricket World Cup. The teams finishing second, third and fourth will compete in a new Super Series.

The 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament will feature 14 teams playing 57 matches across 12 venues in the three host countries.