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Zimbabwe Welcomes 2027 World Cup Challenge on Home Soil
Zimbabwe will host some games in the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup with South Africa and Namibia.
Zimbabwe’s team will play five group matches, all at home.
Their opponents include India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and a team that has yet to qualify.
The matches will be in Bulawayo, Harare and Victoria Falls.
Captain Richard Ngarava says facing strong teams will push Zimbabwe to do their best.
Vice-captain Sikandar Raza is excited to play a World Cup in front of home fans.
Coach Justin Sammons says the team must keep improving its skills.
He also says supporters could make a big difference.
Zimbabwe will co-host the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup with South Africa and Namibia.
Zimbabwe’s Group A opponents are India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Qualifier A.
Zimbabwe will play all five group matches at home, in Bulawayo, Harare and Victoria Falls.
Captain Richard Ngarava called the tournament a chance to showcase Zimbabwe and test the team against top sides.
Coach Justin Sammons highlighted the challenge of Afghanistan and said crowd support could be a major factor.
- Who
- Zimbabwe’s team, led by captain Richard Ngarava, will face India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Qualifier A.
- What
- Zimbabwe will play its five group matches in the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup on home soil.
- Where
- Bulawayo, Harare and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
- When
- The group matches run from October 9 to October 24, 2027.
- Why
- Zimbabwe is co-hosting the tournament and sees it as an opportunity to showcase the country and challenge its team against top international sides.
Key facts
- Tournament
- 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup
- Co-hosts
- Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia
- Zimbabwe's group
- Group A
- Group opponents
- India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Qualifier A
- Zimbabwe's first match
- Against Qualifier A at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on October 9
- Zimbabwe's final group match
- Against India at Victoria Falls on October 24
- Zimbabwe venues
- Bulawayo, Harare and Victoria Falls
Quotes
Richard Ngarava
Zimbabwe cricket captain
“What excites me is the fact that I will finally be playing a home World Cup. It’s a great privilege, a great honour to play a home World Cup and to play in front of our own fans. I think that’s the most exciting part for me: before I hang up my boots, I have the honour to play in a home World Cup.”
thehansindia.com
“This is exciting news. This is a great opportunity for Zimbabwe to showcase ourselves. We have great tourism, great culture and great sportsmanship, so we are honoured to be hosting. We hope to do our best, especially for the fans who will be cheering for us all day long.”
thehansindia.com
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