The ICC's revamped format grants the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier winner direct entry to the tournament's main round, bypassing the Super Series contested by runners-up teams.
12 teams to compete in the main round
Jul 17, 2026
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What's the storyThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a major change in the format of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The tournament will now have 12 teams in the main round, divided into two groups.
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