Black Caps drawn with South Africa and England for World Cup
Friday 2 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Black Caps
New Zealand will face hosts South Africa in their opening match at the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup in Cape Town. The Black Caps' group stage also includes games against England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and a qualifier. The tournament is being hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Key facts
4 facts
- The 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup is co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
- New Zealand's first match is against South Africa in Cape Town on 9 October.
- India and Australia will play each other in Cape Town on 7 October.
- The top three teams from each group and the best fourth-placed team progress to the Super 7 phase.
The full story
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The Black Caps will face co-hosts South Africa in their opening match of the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup on 9 October in Cape Town. New Zealand has avoided India and Australia in the group stage. Their group includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, England, and a qualifying team.
New Zealand's schedule continues in KuGompo City against Bangladesh on 12 October, followed by a match against the qualifier in Harare on 17 October. They will then play Sri Lanka in Johannesburg on 20 October and England in Gqeberha on 23 October.
The tournament is being co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Group A contains India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and a qualifier. India will play Australia in Cape Town on 7 October and Pakistan in Johannesburg on 10 October.
The top three teams from each group, plus the best fourth-placed team, will advance to a Super 7 phase. The tournament concludes with a final, which reports differ on the date, being either 21 November or 27 November.
Where reports differ
- The reports provide different dates for the tournament final, stating either 21 November or 27 November.
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and RNZ.
