Bangladesh at the Cricket World Cup 2027
schedule and where to watch
Bangladesh play 5 group matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, starting against England in Windhoek on Friday, 8 October. They are not pre-seeded in the Super 7: if they qualify, they take the fixtures of the seeded team they replace.
Bangladesh group fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 8 October | England v Bangladesh | Windhoek |
| Tuesday, 12 October | New Zealand v Bangladesh | KuGompo City |
| Saturday, 16 October | Sri Lanka v Bangladesh | Durban |
| Tuesday, 19 October | South Africa v Bangladesh | Durban |
| Saturday, 23 October | Bangladesh v Qualifier B | Tshwane |
Semi-finals and Final
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 17 November | Semi-Final 1 | Cape Town |
| Thursday, 18 November | Semi-Final 2 | Tshwane |
| Sunday, 21 November | Final | Johannesburg |
Bangladesh at past World Cups
Before 2027, Bangladesh had played 7 World Cups and 49 World Cup matches: 16 won, 32 lost, 1 no result. Their best finish: the Super 8s in 2007 and the quarter-finals in 2015. (Records to the end of the 2023 tournament.)
Source: Wikipedia, Cricket World Cup: teams’ performances ↗
Bangladesh’s ODI record against these opponents
- In ODIs, England and Bangladesh have met 25 times: England won 20, Bangladesh 5 (records to 9 December 2023).
- In ODIs, South Africa and Bangladesh have met 25 times: South Africa won 19, Bangladesh 6 (records to 8 September 2025).
From each team’s Wikipedia record-by-opponent article, to the date shown; World Cups are ODI matches.
Where to watch
In the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports and NOW (the ICC’s Sky deal runs to 2031). Other countries have not been announced: see the full schedule and where-to-watch table.
Questions
When is Bangladesh’s first match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Friday, 8 October 2027 against England in Windhoek.
Who do Bangladesh play in the group stage?
England (Friday, 8 October, Windhoek); New Zealand (Tuesday, 12 October, KuGompo City); Sri Lanka (Saturday, 16 October, Durban); South Africa (Tuesday, 19 October, Durban); Qualifier B (Saturday, 23 October, Tshwane).
Where can I watch Bangladesh at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Confirmed so far: United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports / NOW. Other countries are not announced yet.
Source: ICC, Fixture schedule announced for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 ↗ · checked 2026-10-01. Start times have not been published yet.