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2027 Men's Cricket World Cup Returns to Africa with Twelve Stadiums

The International Cricket Council announced that the 14th men's cricket world cup will take place in Africa for the first time since 2003.

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Key Points

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14th edition of the men's cricket world cup organized by the International Cricket Council

First African host after a 24‑year hiatus

Three host nations: South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia

Twelve stadiums selected, with one designated for the final

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South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will share the hosting duties, providing twelve venues for the tournament.

One of these stadiums will host the final match, concluding the competition.

The event marks a 24‑year gap since the tournament was last held on the continent.

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International Cricket Council

the global governing body for the sport of cricket

edition

a particular version or occurrence of an event

hiatus

a pause or break in a series of events

venue

the place where an event is held

host

the country or city that organizes and welcomes an event

tournament

a series of games or matches to decide a champion

final match

the last game that decides the winner of the competition

gap

the amount of time between two events

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