Black Caps draw South Africa and England in 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup
The 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup draw has been announced, placing New Zealand in a group with South Africa, England, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The tournament will be hosted across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, featuring high-profile matches including India versus Pakistan.
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The Black Caps have been drawn with co-hosts South Africa with England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and a qualifier for next year’s ODI Cricket World Cup.
The tournament, hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will start on October 4 and the final will be played on November 27.
New Zealand open the tournament against South Africa in Cape Town on October 9 before taking on Bangladesh in KuGompo City on October 12.
They play the qualifier in Harare on October 17, then Sri Lanka in Johannesburg three days later before facing England in Gqeberha on October 23.
The top three teams of each group will move into the Super 7 phase.
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In Group A is India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe with a team to come out of qualifying.
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