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England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw

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Higginson, M. (2026, October 1). England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cqlylygyl3pro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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England has been placed in a group without Australia and India for the upcoming 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, alongside South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and one qualifying team. The group stage starts with matches against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on October 8 and 13 respectively, followed by games against South Africa and a qualifier before concluding with New Zealand on October 23. This draw marks the first time England will play in Zimbabwe since 2004, reflecting improved relations between the cricket boards of both countries.

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The 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup draw was recently announced, and England avoided facing defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked India. Instead, England is in Group C with co-hosts South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and a qualifier. Harry Brook's team will start their campaign against Bangladesh on 8 October, followed by matches against Sri Lanka on 13 October in Windhoek, Namibia; South Africa on 16 October in Gqeberha; an unnamed qualifier on 20 October in Harare; and concluding with New Zealand on 23 October in Gqeberha. England's visit to Zimbabwe marks a significant return since their last trip in 2004, reflecting improved relations following years of political unrest under former president Robert Mugabe that previously caused issues for the English team.

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Marc Higginson

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🔮 They will come up against South Africa in Gqeberha on 16 October before travelling to Harare to face a qualifier on 20 October.

2026-10-01 · assertive framing · England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw

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Australia England India Pakistan Zimbabwe

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England GPE · 6× India GPE · 4× Zimbabwe GPE · 4× Australia GPE · 3× Bangladesh GPE · 2× Gqeberha GPE · 2× New Zealand GPE · 2× Pakistan GPE · 2× South Africa GPE · 2× Sri Lanka GPE · 2×

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Relations have improved in recent years, however, and BBC Sport reported in 2025 that the two cricket boards were discussing a potential England tour of the country in the next cycle of international cricket between 2027 and 2031.

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🔮 They will come up against South Africa in Gqeberha on 16 October before travelling to Harare to face a qualifier on 20 October.

2026-10-01 · BBC News

England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw · assertive framing

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- Published England have avoided defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. asserted

England → publish → Cup

India and Pakistan are, once again, placed in the same group, alongside Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and a qualifier. asserted

India → place → Australia

England, who won the trophy in 2019, are in the same group as co-hosts South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and a qualifier. asserted

who → win → Africa

Harry Brook's side, who have enjoyed a resurgence in the 50-over format, begin their campaign against Bangladesh on 8 October, and Sri Lanka on 13 October in Windhoek, Namibia. asserted

who → enjoy → Windhoek

They will come up against South Africa in Gqeberha on 16 October before travelling to Harare to face a qualifier on 20 October. asserted

They → come → October

They round off the group stage when they face New Zealand, again in Gqeberha, on 23 October. asserted

they → round → October

The visit to Zimbabwe is significant, with England having not played there since 2004. asserted

England → play → 2004

Political unrest in Zimbabwe under the regime of former president Robert Mugabe caused problems for England's men's team throughout the 2000s. asserted

unrest → cause → 2000s

England boycotted their fixture against Zimbabwe in Harare at the 2003 World Cup - a decision which ultimately derailed their campaign. asserted

which → boycott → campaign

boards → improve → 2027

After three matches to decide the final two qualifiers, the tournament group stage will open with a repeat of the 2023 final when India and Australia face each other in Cape Town on 7 October. asserted

India → decide → October

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan, who do not play each other outside tournaments, will meet in Johannesburg on 10 October. asserted

who → play → October

The top three, plus the best fourth-placed finisher, from the two groups progress to the Super 7 stage. asserted

three → place → stage

From there, the top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals, which are scheduled for 17 and 18 November, before the final on 21 November in Johannesburg. asserted

which → qualify → Johannesburg