New Zealand group-stage fixtures
Sat 9 OctM8Group BSouth AfricavsNew ZealandNewlands Cricket GroundCape Town12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NTue 12 OctM13Group BNew ZealandvsBangladeshBuffalo ParkKuGompo City (East London)12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NSun 17 OctM22Group BNew ZealandvsQualifier BHarare Sports ClubHarare12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NWed 20 OctM26Group BNew ZealandvsSri LankaWanderers StadiumJohannesburg10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTSat 23 OctM31Group BEnglandvsNew ZealandSt George's ParkGqeberha (Port Elizabeth)10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST
New Zealand match time table (IST, PKT & local)
| Date | Match | City | Local | IST | PKT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9 Oct | v South Africa | Cape Town | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Tue 12 Oct | v Bangladesh | KuGompo City | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Sun 17 Oct | v Qualifier B | Harare | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Wed 20 Oct | v Sri Lanka | Johannesburg | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Sat 23 Oct | v England | Gqeberha | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
Provisional Super 7 schedule (if New Zealand qualify)
New Zealand are pre-seeded in slot B1. 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.
Tue 26 OctM35Super 7New Zealand B1vsPakistan A3St George's ParkGqeberha (Port Elizabeth)10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTFri 29 OctM38Super 7New Zealand B1vsSri Lanka B3Buffalo ParkKuGompo City (East London)10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTMon 1 NovM41Super 7Australia A2vsNew Zealand B1Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket StadiumVictoria Falls10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTThu 4 NovM44Super 7India A1vsNew Zealand B1Boland ParkPaarl10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTMon 8 NovM48Super 7New Zealand B1vsEngland AB4Kingsmead Cricket GroundDurban10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTFri 12 NovM52Super 7South Africa B2vsNew Zealand B1Newlands Cricket GroundCape Town12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/N
New Zealand schedule FAQ
When is New Zealand's first match at the 2027 World Cup?
New Zealand open their campaign on Saturday 9 October 2027 against South Africa at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town. The match starts at 12:30 PM local time (4:00 PM IST).
Which group are New Zealand in?
New Zealand are in Group B with South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and Qualifier B.
How many matches will New Zealand 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.