Revamped Cricket World Cup format could see an additional India-Pakistan match
The ICC has announced a new format for the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup, featuring a 'Super Seven' stage and a 14-team structure. The change is designed to increase competitiveness and potentially allow for more high-value matches between India and Pakistan.
Why it matters
The format change reflects the commercial importance of the India-Pakistan rivalry in global cricket and the ICC's efforts to maximize broadcast revenue.
The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info India and Pakistan last faced each other at the T20 World Cup 2026 in February [File: Lahiru Harshana/Reuters] By AFP Published On 15 Jul 2026 15 Jul 2026 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a revamped format for the men’s 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture between India and Pakistan.
The restructure, revealed on Wednesday, comes after concerns were expressed about the prospect of too many dead rubbers, which in turn would lead to sparse crowds at venues, and the number of foregone conclusions at the recent T20 World Cup.
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