JOHANNESBURG (Kashmir English): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed that 44 of the 54 2027 50-over Cricket World Cup matches will be played at eight venues in South Africa.
In a statement, CSA said matches in South Africa will be played in Johannesburg, Durban, Gqeberha, Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, East London and Paarl.
Namibia and Zimbabwe to host 10 World Cup matches
The remaining 10 matches will be played in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
CSA has also announced a local organising committee for the Cricket World Cup with former South African finance minister Trevor Manuel heading the committee.
It will be the first men’s Cricket World Cup in Africa since the 2003 version was staged in South Africa and co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Kenya.
South Africa has hosted two Women’s World Cups since then – the 2005 50-over competition and the 2023 T20 World Cup. South Africa lost to Australia in the final of 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup.
CSA chairperson Pearl Maphoshe said: “CSA’s vision is to stage a global, inspiring event which will reflect the face of South Africa — diverse, inclusive, and united.”
