ICC Confirms Specifics for Revamped ODI and T20 World Cup Formats
At a glance
- The ICC has announced revamped formats for the men’s 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup.
- The 2027 ODI World Cup will feature a preliminary round for the three lowest-ranked qualifiers, with one advancing to the main 12-team stage.
- The 2028 T20 World Cup will see 10 teams qualify from the group stage, an increase from eight, with 20 teams divided into five groups of four.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved new structures for both the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, aiming to make global events more competitive. These decisions were finalized during the ICC Board’s annual meetings in Edinburgh, endorsing recommendations from the Chief Executives’ Committee. The revamped formats are designed to deliver more meaningful contests, improve tournament competitiveness, and enhance the experience for players and fans.
Latest development
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed specific details for its revamped World Cup formats, announcing that the men’s 2027 one-day international World Cup will feature a preliminary round for the three lowest-ranked qualifiers. Additionally, for the men’s T20 World Cup in 2028, 10 sides will now qualify from the group stage, an increase from the previous eight.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday that the revamped format for the men’s 2027 one-day international World Cup will include a preliminary round for the three lowest-ranked qualifiers, with only one advancing to the main group stage. For the men’s T20 World Cup in 2028, 10 sides will now qualify from the group stage, an increase from the previous eight.
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