Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek: World Cup 2027 Matches, Pitch & Travel Guide

Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Formerly known as the Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek's main venue has become a regular home for ICC qualifying events. In 2027 it gets the tournament started.

Capacity (approx.)7,000

Altitude (approx.)1,655 m

Nearest airportHosea Kutako International (WDH), about 45 km

Time zoneUTC+2 (IST −3:30)

All three Super Series matches are played here, followed by group matches including England v Bangladesh and England v Sri Lanka.

Matches at Namibia Cricket Ground

Sat 2 OctM1Super SeriesSuper Series team 1vsSuper Series team 3Namibia Cricket GroundWindhoek10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST Mon 4 OctM2Super SeriesSuper Series team 1vsSuper Series team 2Namibia Cricket GroundWindhoek10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST Wed 6 OctM3Super SeriesSuper Series team 2vsSuper Series team 3Namibia Cricket GroundWindhoek10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST Fri 8 OctM6Group BEnglandvsBangladeshNamibia Cricket GroundWindhoek12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NSun 10 OctM10Group BSri LankavsQualifier BNamibia Cricket GroundWindhoek12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NWed 13 OctM14Group BEnglandvsSri LankaNamibia Cricket GroundWindhoek10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST

Pitch and conditions

High-altitude and dry. The ball carries well and the outfield is quick.

Weather in October & November

Hot, dry and sunny, often 28–31°C, with cool evenings.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Hosea Kutako International (WDH), about 45 km. Book accommodation early for match days: Windhoek hotels fill quickly around big fixtures, especially at weekends.

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