Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup 2027
schedule and where to watch
Sri Lanka play 5 group matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, starting against Qualifier B in Windhoek on Sunday, 10 October. If they reach the Super 7 in their seeded position, they play 6 more matches from Monday, 25 October.
Sri Lanka group fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 10 October | Sri Lanka v Qualifier B | Windhoek |
| Wednesday, 13 October | England v Sri Lanka | Windhoek |
| Saturday, 16 October | Sri Lanka v Bangladesh | Durban |
| Wednesday, 20 October | New Zealand v Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| Friday, 22 October | South Africa v Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
Sri Lanka in the Super 7 (if they qualify as seeded)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 25 October | A2 (Australia) v B3 (Sri Lanka) | Johannesburg |
| Friday, 29 October | B1 (New Zealand) v B3 (Sri Lanka) | KuGompo City |
| Tuesday, 2 November | B3 (Sri Lanka) v AB4 (England) | Cape Town |
| Saturday, 6 November | B2 (South Africa) v B3 (Sri Lanka) | Bloemfontein |
| Wednesday, 10 November | A3 (Pakistan) v B3 (Sri Lanka) | Bloemfontein |
| Sunday, 14 November | A1 (India) v B3 (Sri Lanka) | Durban |
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 |
Sri Lanka at past World Cups
Before 2027, Sri Lanka had played 13 World Cups and 89 World Cup matches: 40 won, 46 lost, 1 tied, 2 no result. Their best result: champions in 1996. (Records to the end of the 2023 tournament.)
Source: Wikipedia, Cricket World Cup: teams’ performances ↗
Sri Lanka’s ODI record against these opponents
- In ODIs, England and Sri Lanka have met 79 times: England won 38, Sri Lanka 37, 1 tied, 3 no result (records to 9 December 2023).
- In ODIs, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have met 108 times: New Zealand won 54, Sri Lanka 44, 1 tied, 9 no result (records to 18 January 2026).
- 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 Sri Lanka’s first match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Sunday, 10 October 2027 against Qualifier B in Windhoek.
Who do Sri Lanka play in the group stage?
Qualifier B (Sunday, 10 October, Windhoek); England (Wednesday, 13 October, Windhoek); Bangladesh (Saturday, 16 October, Durban); New Zealand (Wednesday, 20 October, Johannesburg); South Africa (Friday, 22 October, Johannesburg).
Where would Sri Lanka play in the Super 7?
If they qualify in their seeded position: Sri Lanka (Monday, 25 October, Johannesburg); Sri Lanka (Friday, 29 October, KuGompo City); England (Tuesday, 2 November, Cape Town); Sri Lanka (Saturday, 6 November, Bloemfontein); Sri Lanka (Wednesday, 10 November, Bloemfontein); Sri Lanka (Sunday, 14 November, Durban).
Where can I watch Sri Lanka 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.