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Preparations Underway for ICC ODI World Cup 2027: Team Groupings and Qualifiers

The ICC ODI World Cup 2027 is gearing up with teams currently competing in qualifiers. A total of 14 teams will participate, with the top eight qualifying directly based on ICC rankings. Speculations about group compositions suggest that India may face Pakistan again. Stay tuned for more updates on team placements and match schedules as the tournament approaches.
By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 11, 2026, 15:03 IST

ICC ODI World Cup 2027: An Overview


The preparations for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 are officially underway. Currently, teams that did not qualify directly are competing in the qualifier rounds. The final qualification for the World Cup will be determined based on the points table after these matches.

Group Composition for the Upcoming Tournament

As of now, the ICC has not released any official schedule for the ODI World Cup 2027. However, based on previous tournaments, we can speculate on the group compositions. A key point of interest is whether India will face Pakistan in this tournament.


14 Teams Set to Compete in ODI World Cup 2027


The ICC has confirmed that a total of 14 teams will participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup. The top eight teams will qualify directly based on the ICC ODI rankings, while the remaining teams will be determined through the qualifiers. These 14 teams will be divided into two groups of seven each.


Historically, the ICC divides teams into groups based on rankings or seeding to maintain a balance, ensuring that no group is disproportionately strong or weak.


Teams Qualified for ODI World Cup 2027

The top eight teams in the ICC ODI rankings as of April 31, 2026, will qualify directly for the World Cup. The current top eight teams are as follows:

Top 8 ICC ODI Teams (April 2026):



  1. India


  2. New Zealand


  3. Australia


  4. Pakistan


  5. South Africa


  6. Sri Lanka


  7. Afghanistan


  8. England



Potential Group Composition for India

In the 2027 ODI World Cup, India's group may include Pakistan, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, and one team from the qualifiers. If either Scotland or the Netherlands qualifies, one of these teams will join India in the tournament.


Pakistan is expected to be placed in India's group again, as this arrangement benefits both the ICC and broadcasters significantly.