2027 Cricket World Cup: South Africa to host 44 of 54 ODI matches

Cricket South Africa on Thursday announced the formation of a local organising committee for the 2027 50-over World Cup, confirming that 44 of the tournament’s 54 matches will be staged across eight venues in South Africa.

The remaining 10 fixtures will take place in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

This will mark the first men’s Cricket World Cup on African soil since 2003, when South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya co-hosted the event.

Since then, South Africa has hosted two Women’s World Cups the 2005 ODI edition and the 2023 T20 World Cup, where the Proteas fell to Australia in the final.

Former South African finance minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed as head of the local organising committee.

In a statement, CSA said matches in South Africa will be played in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London and Paarl.

CSA chairperson Pearl Maphoshe said: "CSA’s vision is to stage a global, inspiring event which will reflect the face of South Africa  diverse, inclusive, and united."