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B'desh drawn in tough group for 2027 ODI World Cup
Published : Thursday, 1 October, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Observer Online Report
Bangladesh have been drawn in a tough group for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, alongside hosts South Africa, England, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and one team from the qualifiers.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the groups and schedule for the tournament, which will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
Group A features India, Australia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and the first- and third-placed teams from the qualifiers.
The group stage will begin on October 7, with defending champions Australia facing India in the opening match in Cape Town.
Bangladesh will face four former world champions—South Africa, England, Sri Lanka and New Zealand—alongside a team emerging from the qualifiers.
Photo: ICC
Seven teams will advance to the Super Seven stage: the top three teams from each group and the best-performing fourth-placed team.
The 14-team tournament will conclude with the final in Johannesburg on November 21, with November 22 set as the reserve day.
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