Pakistan, June 11 -- The International Cricket Council has confirmed the schedule for the Men's ODI World Cup 2027. The tournament will run from October 4 to November 21. The announcement matters because it sets the global cricket calendar and impacts teams, fans, and broadcasters worldwide.

The event will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. South Africa is expected to host the majority of matches across eight venues. At least 41 of the 54 fixtures will be played in the country. Zimbabwe will stage between eight and ten matches, while Namibia will host three games.

The tournament marks the return of the ODI World Cup to Africa for the first time since 2003. It will feature 14 teams competing in a revised format. Te...