England's men's cricket team has been drawn in Group B for the 2027 World Cup, where they will face co-hosts South Africa and New Zealand. Harry Brook’s side will also compete against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, with a final spot in the group to be filled by a qualifier from the Super Series in Windhoek, Namibia.
The tournament is set to begin in October 2027. England, who lifted the World Cup trophy in 2019, will kick off their campaign against Bangladesh in Windhoek on 8 October. A key showdown against South Africa is scheduled for St George’s Park in Gqeberha on 16 October.
Further Group B matches for England include a fixture against the qualifier in Harare, Zimbabwe, four days later, before concluding their group stage against New Zealand back at St George’s Park on 23 October.
Meanwhile, Group A will feature India, runners-up in 2023, and defending champions Australia, alongside Pakistan, Afghanistan, co-hosts Zimbabwe, and another qualifier. The top three teams from each group, along with the best fourth-placed nation, will advance to the Super Seven stage. The semi-finals will both be hosted in South Africa, leading to the final in Johannesburg on 21 November.