ICC Announces Schedule Details for 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier Playoff in Nepal- IPL

The ICC announced on Friday (November 6) that Nepal will host the Men’s ODI World Cup Qualifier Playoff in December. Nepal will play Italy in the opening match on December 4 at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground. Namibia will face Uganda on the same day at the Mulpani Cricket Ground. Canada, Kuwait, Jersey and the United Arab Emirates will also take part in the tournament.

Eight Teams To Fight For Four Qualifier Spots

Eight teams will be competing in the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier in order to obtain the other four slots. The tournament will determine which teams get closer to qualifying for the next round. Apart from Nepal, Italy, Namibia and Uganda, Canada, Kuwait, Jersey and the UAE will take part in the playoff.

Ireland And West Indies Already Qualify For Global Qualifier

Ireland and West Indies have already secured places in the 10-team global qualifier. They are the two highest-ranked teams outside the eight automatic World Cup qualifiers, excluding Full Member hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe. The USA, Scotland, the Netherlands and Oman have also qualified through the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.

Global Qualifier To Decide Direct World Cup Spot

The 2027 ODI World Cup will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The team that wins the 10-team world qualification tournament will automatically secure a berth in the group stage of the tournament. The second, third, and fourth-placed teams will join the Super Series for qualification.

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