Afghanistan seal 2027 World Cup berth, West Indies to go through qualifiers again
Afghanistan has qualified for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, while the West Indies will be forced to participate in qualifiers for the third consecutive time. The tournament will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in the global cricket landscape, reflecting the rising competitiveness of emerging nations against traditional cricketing powers.
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - India v Pakistan - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - October 14, 2023 The ICC Cricket World Cup trophy is pictured inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
Aug 11 - Afghanistan secured automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup with a win over Ireland on Monday, leaving twice champions West Indies to go through qualifiers for the third successive edition of the 50-overs tournament.
The top eight teams in the one-day rankings on September 30, excluding co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, qualify directly for the event.
Afghanistan's win in Belfast ensured they will finish among those teams, joining Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England and Bangladesh.
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