Zimbabwe at the Cricket World Cup 2027
schedule and where to watch
Zimbabwe play 5 group matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, starting against Qualifier A in Bulawayo on Saturday, 9 October. They are not pre-seeded in the Super 7: if they qualify, they take the fixtures of the seeded team they replace.
Zimbabwe group fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 9 October | Zimbabwe v Qualifier A | Bulawayo |
| Monday, 11 October | Zimbabwe v Afghanistan | Bulawayo |
| Friday, 15 October | Zimbabwe v Australia | Harare |
| Tuesday, 19 October | Zimbabwe v Pakistan | Harare |
| Sunday, 24 October | Zimbabwe v India | Victoria Falls |
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 |
Zimbabwe at past World Cups
Before 2027, Zimbabwe had played 9 World Cups and 57 World Cup matches: 11 won, 42 lost, 1 tied, 3 no result. Their best finish: the Super 6s in 1999 and 2003. (Records to the end of the 2023 tournament.)
Source: Wikipedia, Cricket World Cup: teams’ performances ↗
Zimbabwe’s ODI record against these opponents
- In ODIs, Australia and Zimbabwe have met 33 times: Australia won 29, Zimbabwe 3, 1 no result (records to 2 January 2026).
- In ODIs, Pakistan and Zimbabwe have met 65 times: Pakistan won 56, Zimbabwe 5, 2 tied, 2 no result (records to 4 June 2026).
- In ODIs, India and Zimbabwe have met 66 times: India won 54, Zimbabwe 10, 2 tied (records to 3 October 2026).
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 Zimbabwe’s first match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Saturday, 9 October 2027 against Qualifier A in Bulawayo.
Who do Zimbabwe play in the group stage?
Qualifier A (Saturday, 9 October, Bulawayo); Afghanistan (Monday, 11 October, Bulawayo); Australia (Friday, 15 October, Harare); Pakistan (Tuesday, 19 October, Harare); India (Sunday, 24 October, Victoria Falls).
Where can I watch Zimbabwe 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.