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Story ICC Cricket World Cup 2027: A New Era Begins with Group Stage Drama
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New Zealand Finalize 2027 World Cup Squad; Santner Named Captain, Latham Vice-Captain
New Zealand have announced their 15-man ICC Cricket World Cup squad, with Mitchell Santner anointed to captain the side. And with Tom Latham to provide support as vice-captain, there's a recognisable core to the squad, but plenty of fresh blood in key areas.
Now he is still an integral part of the batting unit, with Devon Conway and Will Young offering some stability at the top. Mark Chapman and Glenn Phillips bring the firepower and diversity in the middle, allowing the Kiwis an option in every scenario.
The New Zealand team has very good all-round resources with Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Michael Bracewell providing spin and batting options apart from fast bowling. Ish Sodhi heads the spin and is supported by Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Ben Sears and William O’Rourke pace-wise.
Captain: Mitchell Santner
Vice-Captain: Tom Latham
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Kane Williamson – Top-order
- Devon Conway – Top-order
- Will Young – Top-order
- Mark Chapman – Middle-order / Part-time Spin
- Glenn Phillips – Middle-order / Off-spin
Wicketkeeper
- Tom Latham (VC) – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Mitchell Santner (C) – Left-arm Spin All-rounder
- Michael Bracewell – Off-spin All-rounder
- Daryl Mitchell – Batting All-rounder
- Rachin Ravindra – Batting All-rounder / Left-arm Spin
Spinners
- Ish Sodhi – Leg-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Matt Henry – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Adam Milne – Right-arm Fast
- Ben Sears – Right-arm Fast
- William O’Rourke – Right-arm Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Dane Cleaver – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Nathan Smith – Seam Bowling All-rounder
- Jacob Duffy – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Vice-Captain: Tom Latham
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Kane Williamson – Top-order
- Devon Conway – Top-order
- Will Young – Top-order
- Mark Chapman – Middle-order / Part-time Spin
- Glenn Phillips – Middle-order / Off-spin
Wicketkeeper
- Tom Latham (VC) – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Mitchell Santner (C) – Left-arm Spin All-rounder
- Michael Bracewell – Off-spin All-rounder
- Daryl Mitchell – Batting All-rounder
- Rachin Ravindra – Batting All-rounder / Left-arm Spin
Spinners
- Ish Sodhi – Leg-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Matt Henry – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Adam Milne – Right-arm Fast
- Ben Sears – Right-arm Fast
- William O’Rourke – Right-arm Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Dane Cleaver – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Nathan Smith – Seam Bowling All-rounder
- Jacob Duffy – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Ireland Finalize Squad for 2027 World Cup; Stirling to Lead Balanced, Battle-Ready Side
Ireland have locked in their 15-man squad for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, banking on a familiar core with a few fresh names sprinkled in. Paul Stirling, a veteran of many battles, will lead the side, while Mark Adair steps in as vice-captain.
Ireland have locked in their 15-man squad for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, banking on a familiar core with a few fresh names sprinkled in. Paul Stirling, a veteran of many battles, will lead the side, while Mark Adair steps in as vice-captain.
Andrew Balbirnie is still in the mix, offering calm in the top order, and Harry Tector brings some stability in the middle. Ross Adair adds punch at the top, and with both Lorcan Tucker and Neil Rock included, Ireland have two solid wicketkeeping options — something not many teams can boast.
On the bowling front, Josh Little will be expected to lead from the front. He's got a solid supporting cast in Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, and Graham Hume — all of whom have been around the block. Spin-wise, George Dockrell remains a key figure, and Ben White brings leg-spin variety. Gareth Delany’s inclusion adds some handy balance — someone who can chip in with the ball and give it a whack when needed.
As for the backups, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys, and Stephen Doheny round out the reserves. They’re there if things go sideways — and in a tournament like this, that’s always a possibility.
Captain: Paul Stirling
Vice-Captain: Mark Adair
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Paul Stirling (C) – Opener
- Andrew Balbirnie – Top-order
- Harry Tector – Middle-order
- Ross Adair – Opener
- Lorcan Tucker – Middle-order / Backup Wicketkeeper
Wicketkeeper
- Neil Rock – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Curtis Campher – Batting All-rounder
- Gareth Delany – Batting All-rounder (Leg-spin)
- Mark Adair (VC) – Pace All-rounder
Spinners
- Ben White – Leg-spin
- George Dockrell – Left-arm Orthodox
Fast Bowlers
- Josh Little – Left-arm Fast
- Craig Young – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Graham Hume – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Barry McCarthy – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- Fionn Hand – Fast Bowling All-rounder
- Matthew Humphreys – Left-arm Orthodox Spinner
- Stephen Doheny – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Vice-Captain: Mark Adair
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Paul Stirling (C) – Opener
- Andrew Balbirnie – Top-order
- Harry Tector – Middle-order
- Ross Adair – Opener
- Lorcan Tucker – Middle-order / Backup Wicketkeeper
Wicketkeeper
- Neil Rock – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Curtis Campher – Batting All-rounder
- Gareth Delany – Batting All-rounder (Leg-spin)
- Mark Adair (VC) – Pace All-rounder
Spinners
- Ben White – Leg-spin
- George Dockrell – Left-arm Orthodox
Fast Bowlers
- Josh Little – Left-arm Fast
- Craig Young – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Graham Hume – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Barry McCarthy – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- Fionn Hand – Fast Bowling All-rounder
- Matthew Humphreys – Left-arm Orthodox Spinner
- Stephen Doheny – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
India Unveil 2027 World Cup Squad; Gill Leads, Legends Set for Farewell
India have named their 15-man squad for the 2027 World Cup, and the winds of change are pretty evident. Shubman Gill will lead the side, with Hardik Pandya as vice-captain. Feels like a natural handover, especially with Rohit Sharma out injured (though he’s expected to be around in a mentor role — which makes sense).
Gill’s set to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal, and honestly, that’s a duo fans have been excited about for a while. The middle order’s a bit of a mixed bag — we’ve got Virat Kohli (playing what’s likely his final World Cup), KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant. Pant’s return adds flair and left-handed aggression in the middle — he can shift momentum in a flash. And with Pant, Rahul and Ishan Kishan in the squad, wicketkeeping duties can be adjusted based on match-ups or form.
The spin section’s looking familiar — Kuldeep as the main weapon, with Jadeja and Axar chipping in.
As for pace, it’s a solid group. Bumrah’s still the leader of the attack, while Siraj and Arshdeep have come into their own over the last couple of years. Shami’s there too — reliable, experienced, and still good for clutch spells when things get tight.
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
All-Rounders
- Hardik Pandya (VC)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
Wicketkeeper
- Ishan Kishan
-Rishabh Pant
Spinners
- Kuldeep Yadav
Pacers
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Shami
Travelling Reserves
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
Note: Rohit Sharma has been ruled out due to injury and may take on a mentoring role if needed. This tournament could mark the farewell of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja.
Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
All-Rounders
- Hardik Pandya (VC)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
Wicketkeeper
- Ishan Kishan
-Rishabh Pant
Spinners
- Kuldeep Yadav
Pacers
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Shami
Travelling Reserves
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
Note: Rohit Sharma has been ruled out due to injury and may take on a mentoring role if needed. This tournament could mark the farewell of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja.
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So it’s official — all 14 teams have announced their squads for the 2027 World Cup. There’s a bit of everything this time: some big names sticking around, a few fresh faces getting their shot, and definitely a couple of choices no one saw coming. Take a look through each team’s lineup below
Captain: Hashmatullah Shahidi
Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (C) – Middle-order
- Ibrahim Zadran – Opener
- Mohammad Ishaq – Middle-order
-Darwish Rasooli – Right-handed Middle-order Batter
Wicketkeeper-Batsmen
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Opener / Wicketkeeper
- Ikram Alikhil – Left-handed WK-batter
All-Rounders
- Azmatullah Omarzai – Batting All-rounder / Seam
- Gulbadin Naib – Medium-Pace All-rounder
- Nangeyalia Kharoti – Spin All-rounder
Spinners
- Rashid Khan (VC) – Leg-spin
- Noor Ahmad – Left-arm Wrist Spin
- Qais Ahmad – Leg-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Fazalhaq Farooqi – Left-arm Fast-Medium
- Mohammad Saleem Safi – Right-arm Fast
- Abdul Rahman – Left-arm Medium-Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Bilal Sami – Right-arm Fast
- Bahir Shah – Top-order Batter
- Sharafuddin Ashraf – Left-arm Spinner
Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (C) – Middle-order
- Ibrahim Zadran – Opener
- Mohammad Ishaq – Middle-order
-Darwish Rasooli – Right-handed Middle-order Batter
Wicketkeeper-Batsmen
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Opener / Wicketkeeper
- Ikram Alikhil – Left-handed WK-batter
All-Rounders
- Azmatullah Omarzai – Batting All-rounder / Seam
- Gulbadin Naib – Medium-Pace All-rounder
- Nangeyalia Kharoti – Spin All-rounder
Spinners
- Rashid Khan (VC) – Leg-spin
- Noor Ahmad – Left-arm Wrist Spin
- Qais Ahmad – Leg-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Fazalhaq Farooqi – Left-arm Fast-Medium
- Mohammad Saleem Safi – Right-arm Fast
- Abdul Rahman – Left-arm Medium-Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Bilal Sami – Right-arm Fast
- Bahir Shah – Top-order Batter
- Sharafuddin Ashraf – Left-arm Spinner
Captain: Pat Cummins
Vice-Captain: Travis Head
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Travis Head (VC) – Opener
- Jake Fraser-McGurk – Opener / Aggressive
- Marnus Labuschagne – Top-order Anchor
- Tim David – Middle-order Finisher
Wicketkeeper-Batsmen
- Josh Inglis
- Alex Carey
All-Rounders
- Cameron Green – Batting All-rounder / Seam
- Marcus Stoinis – Batting All-rounder / Seam
- Matt Short – Top-order / Off-spin
Spinners
- Adam Zampa – Leg-spin
- Tanveer Sangha – Leg-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Pat Cummins (C) – Right-arm Fast
- Mitchell Starc – Left-arm Fast
- Lance Morris – Right-arm Express
- Sean Abbott – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- Nathan Ellis – Fast Bowler
- Ashton Agar – Left-arm Orthodox
- Josh Philippe – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Vice-Captain: Travis Head
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Travis Head (VC) – Opener
- Jake Fraser-McGurk – Opener / Aggressive
- Marnus Labuschagne – Top-order Anchor
- Tim David – Middle-order Finisher
Wicketkeeper-Batsmen
- Josh Inglis
- Alex Carey
All-Rounders
- Cameron Green – Batting All-rounder / Seam
- Marcus Stoinis – Batting All-rounder / Seam
- Matt Short – Top-order / Off-spin
Spinners
- Adam Zampa – Leg-spin
- Tanveer Sangha – Leg-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Pat Cummins (C) – Right-arm Fast
- Mitchell Starc – Left-arm Fast
- Lance Morris – Right-arm Express
- Sean Abbott – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- Nathan Ellis – Fast Bowler
- Ashton Agar – Left-arm Orthodox
- Josh Philippe – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto
Vice-Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) – Top-order Batter
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy – Top-order Batter
- Towhid Hridoy – Middle-order Batter
- Tanzid Hasan – Opener
- Zakir Hasan – Top-order Batter
Wicketkeepers
- Jaker Ali – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Litton Das – Opener / Wicketkeeper
All-Rounders
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (VC) – Bowling All-rounder / Off-spin
- Mahedi Hasan – Batting All-rounder / Off-spin
- Afif Hossain – Batting All-rounder
Spinner
- Rishad Hossain – Leg-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Taskin Ahmed – Right-arm Fast
- Shoriful Islam – Left-arm Fast-Medium
- Mustafizur Rahman – Left-arm Fast-Medium
- Hasan Mahmud – Right-arm Medium-Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Nasum Ahmed – Left-arm Orthodox Spinner
- Ebadot Hossain – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Mohammad Naim – Opener
Vice-Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) – Top-order Batter
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy – Top-order Batter
- Towhid Hridoy – Middle-order Batter
- Tanzid Hasan – Opener
- Zakir Hasan – Top-order Batter
Wicketkeepers
- Jaker Ali – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Litton Das – Opener / Wicketkeeper
All-Rounders
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (VC) – Bowling All-rounder / Off-spin
- Mahedi Hasan – Batting All-rounder / Off-spin
- Afif Hossain – Batting All-rounder
Spinner
- Rishad Hossain – Leg-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Taskin Ahmed – Right-arm Fast
- Shoriful Islam – Left-arm Fast-Medium
- Mustafizur Rahman – Left-arm Fast-Medium
- Hasan Mahmud – Right-arm Medium-Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Nasum Ahmed – Left-arm Orthodox Spinner
- Ebadot Hossain – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Mohammad Naim – Opener
Captain: Harry Brook
Vice-Captain: Adil Rashid
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Harry Brook (C) – Middle-order
- Jason Roy – Opener
- Phil Salt – Opener
- Will Jacks – Opener / Off-spin
- Ben Duckett – Top-order
Wicketkeeper
- Jos Buttler – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Sam Curran – Left-arm Seam All-rounder
- Liam Livingstone – Batting All-rounder / Spin
Spinners
- Adil Rashid (VC) – Leg-spin
- Shoaib Bashir – Off-spin
- Tom Hartley – Left-arm Orthodox
Fast Bowlers
- Jofra Archer – Right-arm Fast
- Mark Wood – Right-arm Express
- Brydon Carse – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Luke Wood – Left-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- Jamie Smith – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Matt Potts – Fast Bowler
- Jordan Cox – Top-order Batsman
Vice-Captain: Adil Rashid
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Harry Brook (C) – Middle-order
- Jason Roy – Opener
- Phil Salt – Opener
- Will Jacks – Opener / Off-spin
- Ben Duckett – Top-order
Wicketkeeper
- Jos Buttler – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Sam Curran – Left-arm Seam All-rounder
- Liam Livingstone – Batting All-rounder / Spin
Spinners
- Adil Rashid (VC) – Leg-spin
- Shoaib Bashir – Off-spin
- Tom Hartley – Left-arm Orthodox
Fast Bowlers
- Jofra Archer – Right-arm Fast
- Mark Wood – Right-arm Express
- Brydon Carse – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Luke Wood – Left-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- Jamie Smith – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Matt Potts – Fast Bowler
- Jordan Cox – Top-order Batsman
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
All-Rounders
- Hardik Pandya (VC)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
Wicketkeeper
- Ishan Kishan
-Rishabh Pant
Spinners
- Kuldeep Yadav
Pacers
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Shami
Travelling Reserves
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
All-Rounders
- Hardik Pandya (VC)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
Wicketkeeper
- Ishan Kishan
-Rishabh Pant
Spinners
- Kuldeep Yadav
Pacers
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Shami
Travelling Reserves
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
Captain: Paul Stirling
Vice-Captain: Mark Adair
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Paul Stirling (C) – Opener
- Andrew Balbirnie – Top-order
- Harry Tector – Middle-order
- Ross Adair – Opener
- Lorcan Tucker – Middle-order / Backup Wicketkeeper
Wicketkeeper
- Neil Rock – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Curtis Campher – Batting All-rounder
- Gareth Delany – Batting All-rounder (Leg-spin)
- Mark Adair (VC) – Pace All-rounder
Spinners
- Ben White – Leg-spin
- George Dockrell – Left-arm Orthodox
Fast Bowlers
- Josh Little – Left-arm Fast
- Craig Young – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Graham Hume – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Barry McCarthy – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- Fionn Hand – Fast Bowling All-rounder
- Matthew Humphreys – Left-arm Orthodox Spinner
- Stephen Doheny – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Vice-Captain: Mark Adair
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Paul Stirling (C) – Opener
- Andrew Balbirnie – Top-order
- Harry Tector – Middle-order
- Ross Adair – Opener
- Lorcan Tucker – Middle-order / Backup Wicketkeeper
Wicketkeeper
- Neil Rock – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Curtis Campher – Batting All-rounder
- Gareth Delany – Batting All-rounder (Leg-spin)
- Mark Adair (VC) – Pace All-rounder
Spinners
- Ben White – Leg-spin
- George Dockrell – Left-arm Orthodox
Fast Bowlers
- Josh Little – Left-arm Fast
- Craig Young – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Graham Hume – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Barry McCarthy – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- Fionn Hand – Fast Bowling All-rounder
- Matthew Humphreys – Left-arm Orthodox Spinner
- Stephen Doheny – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Captain: Gerhard Erasmus
Vice-Captain: JJ Smit
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Michael van Lingen – Left-hand Opener
- Divan la Cock – Aggressive Top-order Batter
- Nikolaas Davin – Right-hand Opener / Fielder
- Gerhard Erasmus (C) – Middle-order Batter
Wicketkeeper
- Zane Green – Left-hand Keeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- JJ Smit (VC) – Left-hand Batter / Left-arm Medium Fast
- Jan Frylinck – Left-arm Seam-Bowling All-rounder
- Shaun Fouché – Batting All-rounder
- Dylan Leicher – Fast-bowling All-rounder
Spinners
- Bernard Scholtz – Left-arm Orthodox
- Petrus Burger – Right-arm Off-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Ruben Trumpelmann – Left-arm Fast
- Tangeni Lungameni – Right-arm Fast
- Ben Shikongo – Right-arm Fast
- Jack Brassell – Right-arm Fast
Travelling Reserves
- JP Kotze – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Malan Kruger – Top-order Batter
- Mauritius Ngupita – Fast Bowler
Vice-Captain: JJ Smit
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Michael van Lingen – Left-hand Opener
- Divan la Cock – Aggressive Top-order Batter
- Nikolaas Davin – Right-hand Opener / Fielder
- Gerhard Erasmus (C) – Middle-order Batter
Wicketkeeper
- Zane Green – Left-hand Keeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- JJ Smit (VC) – Left-hand Batter / Left-arm Medium Fast
- Jan Frylinck – Left-arm Seam-Bowling All-rounder
- Shaun Fouché – Batting All-rounder
- Dylan Leicher – Fast-bowling All-rounder
Spinners
- Bernard Scholtz – Left-arm Orthodox
- Petrus Burger – Right-arm Off-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Ruben Trumpelmann – Left-arm Fast
- Tangeni Lungameni – Right-arm Fast
- Ben Shikongo – Right-arm Fast
- Jack Brassell – Right-arm Fast
Travelling Reserves
- JP Kotze – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Malan Kruger – Top-order Batter
- Mauritius Ngupita – Fast Bowler
Captain: Scott Edwards
Vice-Captain: Bas de Leede
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Max O'Dowd – Right-hand Opener
- Michael Levitt – Right-hand Opener
- Vikramjit Singh – Left-hand Top-order Batter
- Sybrand Engelbrecht – Middle-order Batter
- Teja Nidamanuru – Middle-order Batter
Wicketkeeper
- Scott Edwards (C) – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Bas de Leede (VC) – Batting All-rounder / Seam
- Logan van Beek – Seam-bowling All-rounder
- Shariz Ahmad – Batting All-rounder / Leg-spin
Spinners
- Aryan Dutt – Off-spin
- Clayton Floyd – Left-arm Orthodox
Fast Bowlers
- Paul van Meekeren – Right-arm Fast
- Kyle Klein – Right-arm Fast
- Ryan Klein – Right-arm Fast
- Vivian Kingma – Right-arm Medium-Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Musa Ahmad – Left-hand Batter
- Daniel Doram – Left-arm Orthodox
- Brandon Glover – Right-arm Fast
Vice-Captain: Bas de Leede
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Max O'Dowd – Right-hand Opener
- Michael Levitt – Right-hand Opener
- Vikramjit Singh – Left-hand Top-order Batter
- Sybrand Engelbrecht – Middle-order Batter
- Teja Nidamanuru – Middle-order Batter
Wicketkeeper
- Scott Edwards (C) – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Bas de Leede (VC) – Batting All-rounder / Seam
- Logan van Beek – Seam-bowling All-rounder
- Shariz Ahmad – Batting All-rounder / Leg-spin
Spinners
- Aryan Dutt – Off-spin
- Clayton Floyd – Left-arm Orthodox
Fast Bowlers
- Paul van Meekeren – Right-arm Fast
- Kyle Klein – Right-arm Fast
- Ryan Klein – Right-arm Fast
- Vivian Kingma – Right-arm Medium-Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Musa Ahmad – Left-hand Batter
- Daniel Doram – Left-arm Orthodox
- Brandon Glover – Right-arm Fast
Captain: Mitchell Santner
Vice-Captain: Tom Latham
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Kane Williamson – Top-order
- Devon Conway – Top-order
- Will Young – Top-order
- Mark Chapman – Middle-order / Part-time Spin
- Glenn Phillips – Middle-order / Off-spin
Wicketkeeper
- Tom Latham (VC) – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Mitchell Santner (C) – Left-arm Spin All-rounder
- Michael Bracewell – Off-spin All-rounder
- Daryl Mitchell – Batting All-rounder
- Rachin Ravindra – Batting All-rounder / Left-arm Spin
Spinners
- Ish Sodhi – Leg-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Matt Henry – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Adam Milne – Right-arm Fast
- Ben Sears – Right-arm Fast
- William O’Rourke – Right-arm Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Dane Cleaver – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Nathan Smith – Seam Bowling All-rounder
- Jacob Duffy – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Vice-Captain: Tom Latham
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Kane Williamson – Top-order
- Devon Conway – Top-order
- Will Young – Top-order
- Mark Chapman – Middle-order / Part-time Spin
- Glenn Phillips – Middle-order / Off-spin
Wicketkeeper
- Tom Latham (VC) – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Mitchell Santner (C) – Left-arm Spin All-rounder
- Michael Bracewell – Off-spin All-rounder
- Daryl Mitchell – Batting All-rounder
- Rachin Ravindra – Batting All-rounder / Left-arm Spin
Spinners
- Ish Sodhi – Leg-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Matt Henry – Right-arm Fast-Medium
- Adam Milne – Right-arm Fast
- Ben Sears – Right-arm Fast
- William O’Rourke – Right-arm Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Dane Cleaver – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Nathan Smith – Seam Bowling All-rounder
- Jacob Duffy – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Vice-Captain: Salman Agha
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Babar Azam – Top-order
- Saim Ayub – Opener
- Fakhar Zaman – Opener
- Mohammad Haris – Aggressive Middle-order / Wicketkeeper option
Wicketkeeper
- Mohammad Rizwan (C) – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Salman Agha (VC) – Batting All-rounder
- Khushdil Shah – Batting All-rounder
- Shadab Khan – Leg-spin All-rounder
- Faheem Ashraf – Medium-Pace All-rounder
Spinners
- Abrar Ahmed – Mystery Spinner
- Sufiyan Muqeem – Left-arm Wrist Spin
Fast Bowlers
- Shaheen Shah Afridi – Left-arm Fast
- Haris Rauf – Right-arm Fast
- Naseem Shah – Right-arm Fast
- Hasan Ali – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- Iftikhar Ahmed – Batting All-rounder
- Usama Mir – Leg-spinner
- Aamer Jamal – Seam All-rounder
Vice-Captain: Salman Agha
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Babar Azam – Top-order
- Saim Ayub – Opener
- Fakhar Zaman – Opener
- Mohammad Haris – Aggressive Middle-order / Wicketkeeper option
Wicketkeeper
- Mohammad Rizwan (C) – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Salman Agha (VC) – Batting All-rounder
- Khushdil Shah – Batting All-rounder
- Shadab Khan – Leg-spin All-rounder
- Faheem Ashraf – Medium-Pace All-rounder
Spinners
- Abrar Ahmed – Mystery Spinner
- Sufiyan Muqeem – Left-arm Wrist Spin
Fast Bowlers
- Shaheen Shah Afridi – Left-arm Fast
- Haris Rauf – Right-arm Fast
- Naseem Shah – Right-arm Fast
- Hasan Ali – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- Iftikhar Ahmed – Batting All-rounder
- Usama Mir – Leg-spinner
- Aamer Jamal – Seam All-rounder
Captain: Aiden Markram
Vice-Captain: Kagiso Rabada
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Aiden Markram (C) – Top-order / Off-spin
- Temba Bavuma – Opener
- Matthew Breetzke – Top-order
- Tristan Stubbs – Middle-order Power-hitter
- David Miller – Finisher
Wicketkeepers
- Ryan Rickelton – Wicketkeeper-Batsman (Left-hand)
- Kyle Verreynne – Wicketkeeper-Batsman (Right-hand)
All-Rounders
- Marco Jansen – Left-arm Fast All-rounder
- Corbin Bosch – Right-arm Fast All-rounder
Spinners
- Keshav Maharaj – Left-arm Orthodox
- Tabraiz Shamsi – Left-arm Wrist Spin
Fast Bowlers
- Kagiso Rabada (VC) – Right-arm Fast
- Anrich Nortje – Right-arm Fast
- Gerald Coetzee – Right-arm Fast
- Lungi Ngidi – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- George Linde – Left-arm Spin All-rounder
- Kwena Maphaka – Left-arm Fast
- David Bedingham – Middle-order Batter
Vice-Captain: Kagiso Rabada
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Aiden Markram (C) – Top-order / Off-spin
- Temba Bavuma – Opener
- Matthew Breetzke – Top-order
- Tristan Stubbs – Middle-order Power-hitter
- David Miller – Finisher
Wicketkeepers
- Ryan Rickelton – Wicketkeeper-Batsman (Left-hand)
- Kyle Verreynne – Wicketkeeper-Batsman (Right-hand)
All-Rounders
- Marco Jansen – Left-arm Fast All-rounder
- Corbin Bosch – Right-arm Fast All-rounder
Spinners
- Keshav Maharaj – Left-arm Orthodox
- Tabraiz Shamsi – Left-arm Wrist Spin
Fast Bowlers
- Kagiso Rabada (VC) – Right-arm Fast
- Anrich Nortje – Right-arm Fast
- Gerald Coetzee – Right-arm Fast
- Lungi Ngidi – Right-arm Fast-Medium
Travelling Reserves
- George Linde – Left-arm Spin All-rounder
- Kwena Maphaka – Left-arm Fast
- David Bedingham – Middle-order Batter
Captain: Charith Asalanka
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Pathum Nissanka – Right-hand Opener
- Avishka Fernando – Aggressive Top-order Batter
- Kamindu Mendis – Flexible Middle-order / Part-time Bowler
- Janith Liyanage – Middle-order Batter
- Nishan Madushka – Right-hand Batter / Backup Wicketkeeper
Wicketkeeper
- Kusal Mendis – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Charith Asalanka (C) – Batting All-rounder / Part-time Spin
- Wanindu Hasaranga (VC) – Leg-spin All-rounder
- Dunith Wellalage – Spin All-rounder
- Ramesh Mendis – Off-spin All-rounder
Spinners
- Maheesh Theekshana – Mystery Spinner
Fast Bowlers
- Dilshan Madushanka – Left-arm Fast
- Matheesha Pathirana – Right-arm Fast (Death Overs)
- Lahiru Kumara – Right-arm Fast
- Kasun Rajitha – Right-arm Medium Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Ashen Bandara – Utility Batter / Fielder
- Pramod Madushan – Right-arm Fast
- Binura Fernando – Tall Left-arm Seamer
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Pathum Nissanka – Right-hand Opener
- Avishka Fernando – Aggressive Top-order Batter
- Kamindu Mendis – Flexible Middle-order / Part-time Bowler
- Janith Liyanage – Middle-order Batter
- Nishan Madushka – Right-hand Batter / Backup Wicketkeeper
Wicketkeeper
- Kusal Mendis – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Charith Asalanka (C) – Batting All-rounder / Part-time Spin
- Wanindu Hasaranga (VC) – Leg-spin All-rounder
- Dunith Wellalage – Spin All-rounder
- Ramesh Mendis – Off-spin All-rounder
Spinners
- Maheesh Theekshana – Mystery Spinner
Fast Bowlers
- Dilshan Madushanka – Left-arm Fast
- Matheesha Pathirana – Right-arm Fast (Death Overs)
- Lahiru Kumara – Right-arm Fast
- Kasun Rajitha – Right-arm Medium Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Ashen Bandara – Utility Batter / Fielder
- Pramod Madushan – Right-arm Fast
- Binura Fernando – Tall Left-arm Seamer
Captain: Shai Hope
Vice-Captain: Rovman Powell
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Brandon King – Opener
- Sherfane Rutherford – Middle-order
- Teddy Bishop – Top-order
- Kavem Hodge – Middle-order
Wicketkeeper
- Shai Hope (C) – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Rovman Powell (VC) – Batting All-rounder
- Romario Shepherd – Seam Bowling All-rounder
- Nyeem Young – Fast Bowling All-rounder
- Kevin Sinclair – Off-spin All-rounder
Spinners
- Akeal Hosein – Left-arm Orthodox
- Gudakesh Motie – Left-arm Orthodox
Fast Bowlers
- Alzarri Joseph – Right-arm Fast
- Jayden Seales – Right-arm Fast
- Obed McCoy – Left-arm Fast-Medium
- Shamar Joseph – Right-arm Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Justin Greaves – Batting All-rounder
- Yannic Cariah – Spin All-rounder
- Dominic Drakes – Left-arm Fast-Medium
Vice-Captain: Rovman Powell
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Brandon King – Opener
- Sherfane Rutherford – Middle-order
- Teddy Bishop – Top-order
- Kavem Hodge – Middle-order
Wicketkeeper
- Shai Hope (C) – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Rovman Powell (VC) – Batting All-rounder
- Romario Shepherd – Seam Bowling All-rounder
- Nyeem Young – Fast Bowling All-rounder
- Kevin Sinclair – Off-spin All-rounder
Spinners
- Akeal Hosein – Left-arm Orthodox
- Gudakesh Motie – Left-arm Orthodox
Fast Bowlers
- Alzarri Joseph – Right-arm Fast
- Jayden Seales – Right-arm Fast
- Obed McCoy – Left-arm Fast-Medium
- Shamar Joseph – Right-arm Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Justin Greaves – Batting All-rounder
- Yannic Cariah – Spin All-rounder
- Dominic Drakes – Left-arm Fast-Medium
Captain: Ryan Burl
Vice-Captain: Blessing Muzarabani
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Milton Shumba – Left-handed Opener
- Innocent Kaia – Aggressive Top-order
- Dion Myers – Middle-order Batter
- Tadiwanashe Marumani – Opener / Part-time Keeper
- Tony Munyonga – Middle-order Batter
Wicketkeeper
- Clive Madande – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Ryan Burl (C) – Batting All-rounder / Left-arm Spin
- Wessly Madhevere – Batting All-rounder / Off-spin
- Kudakwashe Macheka – Seam-bowling All-rounder
Spinners
- Brandon Mavuta – Leg-spin
- Tapiwa Mufudza – Off-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Blessing Muzarabani (VC) – Right-arm Fast
- Richard Ngarava – Left-arm Fast
- Brad Evans – Right-arm Fast
- Victor Nyauchi – Right-arm Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Nyasha Mayavo – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Johnathan Campbell – Left-handed Batter / Part-time Spin
- Luke Jongwe – Seam-bowling All-rounder
Vice-Captain: Blessing Muzarabani
Main Squad (15 Players)
Batters
- Milton Shumba – Left-handed Opener
- Innocent Kaia – Aggressive Top-order
- Dion Myers – Middle-order Batter
- Tadiwanashe Marumani – Opener / Part-time Keeper
- Tony Munyonga – Middle-order Batter
Wicketkeeper
- Clive Madande – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
All-Rounders
- Ryan Burl (C) – Batting All-rounder / Left-arm Spin
- Wessly Madhevere – Batting All-rounder / Off-spin
- Kudakwashe Macheka – Seam-bowling All-rounder
Spinners
- Brandon Mavuta – Leg-spin
- Tapiwa Mufudza – Off-spin
Fast Bowlers
- Blessing Muzarabani (VC) – Right-arm Fast
- Richard Ngarava – Left-arm Fast
- Brad Evans – Right-arm Fast
- Victor Nyauchi – Right-arm Fast
Travelling Reserves
- Nyasha Mayavo – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Johnathan Campbell – Left-handed Batter / Part-time Spin
- Luke Jongwe – Seam-bowling All-rounder
ICC Names Match Officials for Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027
The ICC has announced the list of umpires and match referees for the upcoming Men’s Cricket World Cup, set to kick off later this year across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
It’s a pretty familiar bunch in some respects — big names like Richard Illingworth, Kumar Dharmasena, and Chris Gaffaney are all back, having stood in previous ICC finals. Others, including Paul Reiffel, Michael Gough, and Richard Kettleborough, round out the experienced core of the officiating team.
But there’s a fresh wave too. Asif Yaqoob, Rashid Riaz, Sam Nogajski, and Jayaraman Madanagopal are all set to make their 50-over World Cup debuts. They’ve earned their spots with consistent showings in recent international series and ICC development events.
With the tournament fast approaching, the stage is set not just for the players, but also for the officials to play a key role in what promises to be a tightly contested World Cup.
Umpires Panel:
- Chris Brown
- Kumar Dharmasena
- Chris Gaffaney
- Michael Gough
- Adrian Holdstock
- Richard Illingworth
- Allahudien Paleker
- Richard Kettleborough
- Jayaraman Madanagopal
- Nitin Menon
- Sam Nogajski
- Ahsan Raza
- Rashid Riaz
- Paul Reiffel
- Langton Rusere
- Shahid Saikat
- Rodney Tucker
- Alex Wharf
- Joel Wilson
- Asif Yaqoob
Match Referees:
The match referee group includes several of the most senior figures in the game. Ranjan Madugalle, a regular presence at ICC events for over two decades, will once again oversee proceedings, joined by Jeff Crowe, Andrew Pycroft, and Javagal Srinath — all of whom bring vast tournament experience. David Boon and Richie Richardson round out the group.
- Ranjan Madugalle
- Jeff Crowe
- Andrew Pycroft
- Javagal Srinath
- David Boon
- Richie Richardson
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Warm-Up Fixtures Announced: A Taste of the Battle Ahead
Before the action officially kicks off on October 5, all 14 teams will have a chance to get into gear during a six-day warm-up stretch, running from September 26 to October 2 across venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Before the action officially kicks off on October 5, all 14 teams will have a chance to get into gear during a six-day warm-up stretch, running from September 26 to October 2 across venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Each side is set to play two practice matches — unofficial ODIs that won’t count in the record books but will play a key role in helping teams settle in. For many, it’s a chance to adjust to local conditions, be it the high-altitude bounce in South Africa or the dry, turning tracks in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 – Warm-Up Fixtures
Dates: September 26 – October 2, 2027
Note: Matches are not official ODIs. Each team plays 2 warm-ups.
| No. | Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26, 2027 | South Africa vs Ireland | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | South Africa won by 79 runs |
| 2 | Sep 26, 2027 | Zimbabwe vs West Indies | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo | Zimbabwe won by 55 runs |
| 3 | Sep 27, 2027 | India vs Netherlands | Boland Park, Paarl | India won by 95 runs |
| 4 | Sep 27, 2027 | Australia vs Namibia | Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 5 | Sep 28, 2027 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Buffalo Park, East London | Afghanistan won by 49 runs |
| 6 | Sep 28, 2027 | England vs Bangladesh | Harare Sports Club, Harare | England won by 4 wickets |
| 7 | Sep 29, 2027 | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Kingsmead, Durban | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 8 | Sep 29, 2027 | Ireland vs Netherlands | University Oval, Potchefstroom | Ireland won by 22 runs |
| 9 | Sep 30, 2027 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | SuperSport Park, Centurion | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 10 | Sep 30, 2027 | India vs Bangladesh | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | India won by 62 runs |
| 11 | Oct 1, 2027 | Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka | Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek | Sri Lanka won by 75 runs |
| 12 | Oct 1, 2027 | Namibia vs Pakistan | Buffalo Park, East London | Pakistan won by 7 wickets |
| 13 | Oct 2, 2027 | Australia vs West Indies | Harare Sports Club, Harare | Match abandoned due to rain |
| 14 | Oct 2, 2027 | England vs New Zealand | Kingsmead, Durban | New Zealand won by 3 wickets |
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Points Table
Group A Points Table
Top 3 teams to Qualify for Super Six.
Group A Points Table
Top 3 teams to Qualify for Super Six.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.208 |
| 2 | India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.072 |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.277 |
| 4 | Ireland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.4075 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.6 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.102 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.041 |
Group B Points Table
Top 3 teams to Qualify for Super Six.
Top 3 teams to Qualify for Super Six.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.79 |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.46 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.1259 |
| 4 | West Indies | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | –0.75 |
| 5 | England | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.1259 |
| 6 | Namibia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | −2.07 |
| 7 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.273 |
Super Six Points Table
Top 3 teams from Group A and Group B carry forward points against fellow qualifiers from their group.
Top 3 teams from Group A and Group B carry forward points against fellow qualifiers from their group.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD (A1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2 | TBD (A2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 3 | TBD (A3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | TBD (B1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | TBD (B2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 6 | TBD (B3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
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Warm-up Match – South Africa vs Ireland
Date: September 26, 2027
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Date: September 26, 2027
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
South Africa began their World Cup preparations on a confident note, outplaying Ireland by 79 runs in Bloemfontein.
After choosing to bat first, the home side made a solid start through Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram. Neither was flashy, but both were composed — Bavuma in particular found fluency as the innings wore on, finishing with a tidy 61. Markram played second fiddle but looked in control until he fell trying to accelerate.
The real shift came once Tristan Stubbs arrived. What followed was a mix of calculated aggression and clean hitting. Stubbs hammered 72 off 45 balls — he didn’t slog, he picked his moments. His timing was sweet, especially square of the wicket, and Ireland had no answers during his stay. David Miller added to the middle-overs burst with a typical flurry, scoring 49 off 36.
South Africa closed at 303 for 6, a commanding total that put immediate pressure on Ireland.
Ireland’s reply began promisingly. Paul Stirling got a few away and Harry Tector dug in for a composed half-century. But the chase never really felt alive. Once Keshav Maharaj came on, things slowed noticeably. He struck thrice and strangled the middle overs with flight and drift. Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi chipped in up top and at the death, and the innings fizzled out at 224.
Tector’s 52 was the highlight, and Curtis Campher showed some fight down the order, but Ireland were never quite in control. South Africa, meanwhile, will be happy with how the bowlers responded to the scoreboard pressure — especially their spinners.
Final Scorecard Summary
South Africa – 303/6 (50 overs)
Ireland – 224 all out (45.3 overs)
Result: South Africa won by 79 runs
Top Performer: Tristan Stubbs
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Warm-up Match – Zimbabwe vs West Indies
Date: September 26, 2027
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Date: September 26, 2027
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Zimbabwe got their warm-up campaign off to a strong start in Bulawayo, comfortably beating West Indies. It wasn’t just about the result — they looked clear in their approach and played like a side that knows what it’s doing heading into this World Cup.
They batted first and made it count. Innocent Kaia got things going nicely up top with a tidy knock, and Dion Myers played with a calm head through the middle overs. But it was Ryan Burl who really gave the innings its shape late on — walking in with about 10 overs left and just taking charge. His quick 50-odd gave the total the punch it needed, and even though Zimbabwe lost a few wickets near the end, they still powered their way to 355. Not flawless, but definitely threatening.
West Indies, on the other hand, never really settled with the ball. Obed McCoy had a rough day, going around the park, and while Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd managed to grab a couple each, none of the bowlers looked in control. They just didn’t bowl enough good balls in a row — and Zimbabwe took full advantage.
The chase started well enough. Brandon King looked busy from the get-go, finding gaps and pushing the tempo, while Shai Hope played the anchor role like he usually does. At one point, with both set and the score moving, it looked like West Indies might actually pull it off.
But once those two got out, it all fell away. The middle order didn’t have much to offer, and Zimbabwe's bowlers sensed it. Blessing Muzarabani hit a good rhythm and picked up key wickets, while Wessly Madhevere chipped in with a couple in the middle. Richard Ngarava wasn’t cheap but did his job.
West Indies’ tail threw their bats around, but it never felt like the game was coming back. They were bowled out for 300 with eight overs still left — well short of the target, and a bit flat by the end.
For Zimbabwe, it’s a big tick. Runs, wickets, and a home crowd behind them — about as good a warm-up as they could’ve hoped for. West Indies showed glimpses, but they’ll know there’s work to do before the real thing starts.
Final Scorecard Summary
Zimbabwe – 355/8 (50 overs)
West Indies – 300 all out (42 overs)
Result: Zimbabwe won by 55 runs
Top Performer: Ryan Burl
Warm-up Match – India vs Netherlands
Date: September 27, 2027
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
Date: September 27, 2027
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
India couldn’t have asked for a smoother start to their World Cup preparations. On a clear, breezy morning in Paarl, they got runs at the top, power in the middle, and a vintage knock from Virat Kohli to set up a 95-run win over the Netherlands.
After being sent in to bat, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal got things moving early. They weren’t in a rush — just timing the ball well, rotating strike, and waiting for the loose ones. Jaiswal, in particular, looked good until he mistimed one on 45. Still, his departure only brought in Kohli, and with him came calm.
Kohli didn’t do anything dramatic. Just the usual — neat singles, smart placements, building slowly. But once he was in, the shots started flowing. A firm punch past cover, a crisp pull through midwicket, and before long, he’d eased to a century. It came off 86 balls, and he’d go on to make 113 before finally falling, having done the job.
India got good hands from others too. Shreyas Iyer made a workmanlike 41, KL Rahul chipped in with 30, and Hardik Pandya finished things off with some fireworks — 46 not out off just 24 balls, including a couple of clean sixes. The Dutch struggled for control, conceding 21 wides. Van Beek was steady, but he didn’t get much support.
The chase was always going to be steep, but to their credit, the Netherlands showed some intent. Max O’Dowd looked in touch early, and skipper Scott Edwards put together a composed half-century. But India always had enough. Kuldeep Yadav came on and flipped the script — 3 for 39 in a spell that sucked the life out of the middle overs.
Bumrah, Siraj, and Shami all got among the wickets too. None of them went for much, and they shared five wickets between them without really ever looking threatened. De Leede and van Beek put on a late partnership, but it only delayed what felt inevitable. Netherlands were bowled out for 263 in the 47th over.
India will take plenty from this: runs for their big names, a hundred for Kohli, and no obvious concerns with the ball. For the Netherlands, though, there’s work to do — especially with the ball, where the extras alone made a bad day worse.
Final Scorecard Summary
India – 358/5 (50 overs)
Netherlands – 263 all out (46.5 overs)
Result: India won by 95 runs
Top Performer: Virat Kohli – 113 (86)
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Warm-up Match – Australia vs Namibia
Date: September 27, 2027
Venue: Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Date: September 27, 2027
Venue: Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Australia ticked off another box in their World Cup prep, this time chasing down a competitive total with clinical ease in Windhoek. Namibia batted first and gave the Aussies something to think about — but in the end, the five-time champions coasted to a seven-wicket win with overs to spare.
Put into bat, Namibia started positively. Michael van Lingen and JP Kotze played with intent, putting on 52 for the first wicket. While Starc struck twice to stem momentum — classic full-length missiles swinging in — the Namibians didn’t fold. Skipper Gerhard Erasmus anchored the innings with a composed 66 off 77, and Jan Frylinck chipped in with a breezy 39.
Despite a few middle-order stumbles, Namibia found their way to a respectable 261 before being bowled out in the final over. Mitchell Starc was the standout, with figures of 3 for 27, ripping through the top order and setting the tone early. Abbott and Zampa picked up two apiece to keep the squeeze on.
Then came the chase — and the tone was set early.
Jake Fraser-McGurk carried over his blistering form, cracking 68, including four sixes that disappeared into the Windhoek sky. Travis Head looked solid at the other end before falling for 30, but the foundation had been laid.
Marcus Stoinis came in and kept the momentum going with a punchy 47, rotating the strike and finding boundaries when needed.
Labuschagne, steady as ever, played the anchor with 57, while Tim David once again unleashed fireworks down the order — 46, including the winning six.
Australia got home in just 40.4 overs, making it look far more comfortable than it should’ve been.
Final Scorecard Summary
Namibia – 261 all out (49.3 overs)
Australia – 265/3 (40.4 overs)
Result: Australia won by 7 wickets
Top Performer: Mitchell Starc – 3 for 27
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