South Africa at the Cricket World Cup 2027
schedule and where to watch
South Africa play 5 group matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, starting against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, 9 October. If they reach the Super 7 in their seeded position, they play 6 more matches from Wednesday, 27 October.
South Africa group fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 9 October | South Africa v New Zealand | Cape Town |
| Wednesday, 13 October | South Africa v Qualifier B | Paarl |
| Saturday, 16 October | South Africa v England | Gqeberha |
| Tuesday, 19 October | South Africa v Bangladesh | Durban |
| Friday, 22 October | South Africa v Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
South Africa in the Super 7 (if they qualify as seeded)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 27 October | B2 (South Africa) v AB4 (England) | Tshwane |
| Sunday, 31 October | B2 (South Africa) v A1 (India) | Johannesburg |
| Wednesday, 3 November | B2 (South Africa) v A3 (Pakistan) | Durban |
| Saturday, 6 November | B2 (South Africa) v B3 (Sri Lanka) | Bloemfontein |
| Tuesday, 9 November | B2 (South Africa) v A2 (Australia) | Gqeberha |
| Friday, 12 November | B2 (South Africa) v B1 (New Zealand) | Cape Town |
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 |
South Africa at past World Cups
Before 2027, South Africa had played 9 World Cups and 74 World Cup matches: 45 won, 26 lost, 2 tied, 1 no result. Their best result: semi-finalists in 1992, 1999, 2007, 2015 and 2023. (Records to the end of the 2023 tournament.)
Source: Wikipedia, Cricket World Cup: teams’ performances ↗
South Africa’s ODI record against these opponents
- In ODIs, New Zealand and South Africa have met 74 times: New Zealand won 27, South Africa 42, 5 no result (records to 18 January 2026).
- In ODIs, South Africa and England have met 74 times: South Africa won 37, England 31, 1 tied, 5 no result (records to 8 September 2025).
- In ODIs, South Africa and Bangladesh have met 25 times: South Africa won 19, Bangladesh 6 (records to 8 September 2025).
- In ODIs, South Africa and Sri Lanka have met 81 times: South Africa won 46, Sri Lanka 33, 1 tied, 1 no result (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 South Africa’s first match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Saturday, 9 October 2027 against New Zealand in Cape Town.
Who do South Africa play in the group stage?
New Zealand (Saturday, 9 October, Cape Town); Qualifier B (Wednesday, 13 October, Paarl); England (Saturday, 16 October, Gqeberha); Bangladesh (Tuesday, 19 October, Durban); Sri Lanka (Friday, 22 October, Johannesburg).
Where would South Africa play in the Super 7?
If they qualify in their seeded position: England (Wednesday, 27 October, Tshwane); India (Sunday, 31 October, Johannesburg); Pakistan (Wednesday, 3 November, Durban); Sri Lanka (Saturday, 6 November, Bloemfontein); Australia (Tuesday, 9 November, Gqeberha); New Zealand (Friday, 12 November, Cape Town).
Where can I watch South Africa 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.