2027 World Cup Team List
Discover the complete qualified roster, squad stats, captains, and group allocations for the 14 elite cricket nations participating in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
Host Countries
As co-hosts of this historic African-based tournament, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia receive automatic qualification slots to compete in the main draw.
Top ODI Nations
The leading 8 ODI nations in the ICC international rankings qualify directly, including heavyweights like India, Australia, England, Pakistan, and New Zealand.
Qualifying Tournaments
The remaining three open spots in the 14-team roster are decided through the ICC World Cup Qualifier tournament matches co-hosted before the main tournament starts.
2027 World Cup Groups
Fourteen nations are divided equally into two competitive group pools.
Group A Competitors
Pool AIndia
CAPTAIN: ROHIT SHARMAPakistan
CAPTAIN: BABAR AZAMSouth Africa
CAPTAIN: TEMBA BAVUMASri Lanka
CAPTAIN: CHARITH ASALANKAAfghanistan
CAPTAIN: HASHMATULLAH SHAHIDIZimbabwe
CAPTAIN: CRAIG ERVINEQualifier Spot 1
TBD IN ICC QUALIFIERSGroup B Competitors
Pool BAustralia
CAPTAIN: PAT CUMMINSEngland
CAPTAIN: JOS BUTTLERNew Zealand
CAPTAIN: TOM LATHAMBangladesh
CAPTAIN: NAJMUL SHANTOWest Indies
CAPTAIN: SHAI HOPENamibia
CAPTAIN: GERHARD ERASMUSQualifier Spots 2 & 3
TBD IN ICC QUALIFIERSContender Squad Highlights & Figures
Historically Recorded Achievements
Australia (6 World Cups)
Australia remains the most successful team list member in cricket history, claiming six championships. They will aim to expand their dominance on African soil.
India (2 World Cups)
As two-time winners and runners-up in the 2023 edition, India’s roster enters as high-ranking favorites under elite captains and legendary batsmen lists.
South Africa (Host Elite)
With direct qualifications as hosts, the Proteas squad plans to exploit extensive home ground advantages inside legendary venues in Johannesburg and Cape Town.