ICC Unveils New Formats for ODI and T20 World Cups with Super 7 Stage and Eliminator Playoffs
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved sweeping changes to the formats of the Men’s ODI and T20 World Cups, introducing new competition structures designed to make every match more competitive and meaningful. The revised formats were announced during the ICC’s annual meetings in Edinburgh and will take effect from the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup. ICC revamps ODI and T20 World Cups with Super 7 and Eliminator playoffs. ODI World Cup to Feature Super Series and Super 7 Stage The 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, will retain its expanded 14-team format but with a significantly different structure. The tournament will begin with a Super Series , where the three lowest-ranked qualified teams will compete in a round-robin contest. Only the team finishing first will advance to the main tournament, while the other two sides will be eliminated before the group stage. The remaining 12 teams will then be divided into ...