Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban: World Cup 2027 Matches, Pitch & Travel Guide

Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban

Kingsmead sits a short walk from Durban's beachfront. Local folklore says the tide affects swing bowling here, and the humid sea air certainly helps the ball move. It hosted a 2003 World Cup semi-final.

Capacity (approx.)25,000

Altitude (approx.)10 m

Nearest airportKing Shaka International (DUR), about 35 km

Time zoneUTC+2 (IST −3:30)

It stages six matches in 2027, including three Super 7 fixtures.

Matches at Kingsmead Cricket Ground

Sat 16 OctM19Group BSri LankavsBangladeshKingsmead Cricket GroundDurban10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST Tue 19 OctM25Group BSouth AfricavsBangladeshKingsmead Cricket GroundDurban12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NWed 3 NovM43Super 7South Africa B2vsPakistan A3Kingsmead Cricket GroundDurban12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NFri 5 NovM45Super 7Australia A2vsEngland AB4Kingsmead Cricket GroundDurban10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST Mon 8 NovM48Super 7New Zealand B1vsEngland AB4Kingsmead Cricket GroundDurban10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST Sun 14 NovM54Super 7India A1vsSri Lanka B3Kingsmead Cricket GroundDurban10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST

Pitch and conditions

Humid, coastal conditions that can help swing bowling, especially under cloud or lights.

Weather in October & November

Warm and humid, 23–26°C, with a higher chance of rain than inland venues.

Getting there

The nearest airport is King Shaka International (DUR), about 35 km. Book accommodation early for match days: Durban hotels fill quickly around big fixtures, especially at weekends.

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