England group-stage fixtures
Fri 8 OctM6Group BEnglandvsBangladeshNamibia Cricket GroundWindhoek12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NWed 13 OctM14Group BEnglandvsSri LankaNamibia Cricket GroundWindhoek10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTSat 16 OctM20Group BSouth AfricavsEnglandSt George's ParkGqeberha (Port Elizabeth)12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NWed 20 OctM27Group BEnglandvsQualifier BHarare Sports ClubHarare12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NSat 23 OctM31Group BEnglandvsNew ZealandSt George's ParkGqeberha (Port Elizabeth)10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST
England match time table (IST, PKT & local)
| Date | Match | City | Local | IST | PKT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 8 Oct | v Bangladesh | Windhoek | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Wed 13 Oct | v Sri Lanka | Windhoek | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Sat 16 Oct | v South Africa | Gqeberha | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Wed 20 Oct | v Qualifier B | Harare | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Sat 23 Oct | v New Zealand | Gqeberha | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
Provisional Super 7 schedule (if England qualify)
England are pre-seeded in slot AB4. If they finish in a qualifying position, these are their Super 7 fixtures. Opponents are shown by pre-seeded slot, so a non-seeded team could replace any of them.
Wed 27 OctM36Super 7South Africa B2vsEngland AB4Centurion ParkCenturion (Tshwane)12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NSat 30 OctM39Super 7Pakistan A3vsEngland AB4Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket StadiumVictoria Falls10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTTue 2 NovM42Super 7Sri Lanka B3vsEngland AB4Newlands Cricket GroundCape Town12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NFri 5 NovM45Super 7Australia A2vsEngland AB4Kingsmead Cricket GroundDurban10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTMon 8 NovM48Super 7New Zealand B1vsEngland AB4Kingsmead Cricket GroundDurban10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTThu 11 NovM51Super 7India A1vsEngland AB4St George's ParkGqeberha (Port Elizabeth)10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST
England schedule FAQ
When is England's first match at the 2027 World Cup?
England open their campaign on Friday 8 October 2027 against Bangladesh at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek. The match starts at 12:30 PM local time (4:00 PM IST).
Which group are England in?
England are in Group B with New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Qualifier B.
How many matches will England play?
At least five group matches. Reaching the Super 7 adds six more, and the knockouts can add up to two more, for a maximum of 13.