About this match
Match 38 is a Super 7 fixture on Friday 29 October 2027 at Buffalo Park, KuGompo City (East London), starting at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST).
The teams shown are provisional. The ICC pre-seeded seven teams into Super 7 slots so fans can plan travel: New Zealand holds slot B1 and Sri Lanka holds slot B3. If either fails to qualify, the team that takes its place inherits this fixture.
All seven Super 7 teams start on zero points, and the top four go through to the semi-finals.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka start time around the world
| Where | Start time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| KuGompo City (local) | 10:00 AM | Fri 29 Oct UTC+2 |
| India | 1:30 PM | Fri 29 Oct IST |
| Pakistan | 1:00 PM | Fri 29 Oct PKT |
| Sri Lanka | 1:30 PM | Fri 29 Oct SLST |
| Bangladesh | 2:00 PM | Fri 29 Oct BST (Dhaka) |
| Afghanistan | 12:30 PM | Fri 29 Oct AFT |
| UAE | 12:00 PM | Fri 29 Oct GST |
| UK | 9:00 AM | Fri 29 Oct BST |
| Sydney | 7:00 PM | Fri 29 Oct AEDT |
| New Zealand | 9:00 PM | Fri 29 Oct NZDT |
| New York | 4:00 AM | Fri 29 Oct EDT |
Venue: Buffalo Park
Buffalo Park is the home of cricket in the Eastern Cape coastal city recently renamed KuGompo City (formerly East London). It is a compact, friendly ground with grass banks.
Conditions: Coastal, with some help for seamers when the breeze comes off the sea.
Weather: Mild, 20–24°C, with variable coastal weather.
Full KuGompo City venue guide →
Tickets for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
Tickets for every 2027 World Cup match, including this one, are being allocated through the official ticket ballot, which is open until 21 November 2026. Entry is free and you can request up to four tickets per match. Read our step-by-step ticket guide, and only buy through official channels.
How to watch
Broadcasters vary by country. See our TV and live streaming guide for India, Pakistan, the UK, Australia, the USA and more.
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FAQ
When is New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at the 2027 World Cup?
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is on Friday 29 October 2027 at Buffalo Park, KuGompo City (East London).
What time does New Zealand vs Sri Lanka start in India?
It is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local time in South Africa).
Where can I watch New Zealand vs Sri Lanka live?
See our Where to Watch guide for the broadcaster in your country. In South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, SuperSport holds ICC rights.