The 2023 ICC World Cup will mark the final edition to adhere to the traditional format, where all 10 teams compete against each other. In 2027, a new format is scheduled to debut, signaling the last opportunity for the 10-team group stage that offers 45 exciting matchups to determine the four semi-finalists.
The 14th installment of the Cricket World Cup is slated to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia during the months of October and November in 2027.
Under the new format introduced for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the participating teams will be divided into two groups of seven. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Six stage, followed by semi-finals and a final. In the initial group stage, each team will face all other teams in their group once, with the three highest-ranked teams moving on to the Super Sixes.
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This format was previously used in the 2003 edition of the tournament, which was co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya from February 9 to March 23, 2003.
During the Super Six stage, teams will compete against those from the opposite group, and their performance and points earned will determine the top four teams that progress to the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, the ICC World Cup 2023 is set to commence on October 5 and will conclude on November 19, with India serving as the host nation.