Sri Lanka Secure Direct Qualification for 2027 ODI World Cup

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Sri Lanka Secure Direct Qualification for 2027 ODI World Cup

Sri Lanka have secured direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, joining nine other teams that have already booked their places at the tournament.

Sri Lanka’s place in the next 50-over World Cup has been confirmed through their position among the leading teams in the ICC Men’s ODI rankings. The latest qualification development means that the island nation will once again feature on cricket’s biggest ODI stage.

The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with South Africa and Zimbabwe receiving automatic qualification as the two Full Member co-hosts.

The remaining direct places were determined by the ICC Men’s ODI rankings, with the top-ranked teams securing their berths alongside the hosts.

The 10 teams that have now secured places at the tournament are:

  • South Africa – Co-host

  • Zimbabwe – Co-host

  • India

  • New Zealand

  • Australia

  • Pakistan

  • Sri Lanka

  • England

  • Bangladesh

  • Afghanistan

Afghanistan became the latest team to confirm its qualification after defeating Ireland in Belfast. The victory guaranteed Afghanistan a position among the top eight teams eligible for direct qualification by the September 30 cut-off.

Sri Lanka’s qualification is particularly significant as the team continues to maintain a strong position in the ODI rankings. Following the ICC’s annual rankings update in May, Sri Lanka were placed sixth with a rating of 96, behind India, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Pakistan. Afghanistan were seventh, followed by England, Bangladesh and the West Indies.

West Indies Miss Out on Direct Qualification

While Bangladesh have secured their place among the 10 qualified teams, the West Indies will have to go through the qualifying route after falling outside the direct qualification places.

The West Indies dropped to 10th in the ODI rankings following their series against New Zealand. Bangladesh, who sit ninth, have therefore secured direct qualification, while the West Indies will need to fight through the qualification tournament for a place at the World Cup.