Cricket World Cup 2027 | Odds, Betting Guide & Schedule

The ICC Cricket World Cup is the pinnacle of international cricket, bringing together the best nations in the world for a month-long battle for the sport’s ultimate prize. Australia holds the record as the most successful Cricket World Cup nation with six titles — making it one of the most popular betting events for Australian cricket fans.

This page covers the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027, recent ICC tournament results, past winners, and how to bet on international cricket tournaments. For our latest match-by-match cricket tips, visit our cricket tips hub.

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ICC ODI World Cup 2027 — South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia

The next Cricket World Cup is the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, scheduled from 8 October to 13 November 2027. It will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia — the first time the tournament returns to Africa since the 2003 edition. South Africa serves as the primary host, with 12 venues across the three countries.

Detail Info
Tournament 14th ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (ODI)
Dates 8 October — 13 November 2027
Host Countries South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia
Teams 14 nations
Matches 55 matches across 12 venues
Defending Champions Australia (won 2023 in India)

Australia enter the 2027 World Cup as defending champions after their remarkable triumph in India in 2023. Pat Cummins’ side will be among the favourites to retain the trophy and extend their record to seven titles. Betting markets for the 2027 Cricket World Cup winner are expected to open in early 2027.

Key contenders: India (dominant at home in recent years, will be hungry after hosting the 2023 edition), England (2019 champions), South Africa (perennial contenders with home advantage), and New Zealand (consistent semi-finalists). The South African conditions — pace and bounce on hard, fast pitches — will suit teams with strong seam bowling attacks.

 

Recent ICC Tournament Results

T20 World Cup 2026 — India’s Back-to-Back Title

The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026. Twenty teams competed across 55 matches at eight venues. India defended their title in dominant fashion, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final to become the first nation to win consecutive T20 World Cups.

Australia were placed in Group B alongside co-hosts Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman. The tournament showcased the depth of international T20 cricket, with several qualifying nations causing upsets in the group stages.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 — India’s Record Third Title

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board from 19 February to 9 March 2025, with India’s matches played in the UAE. India defeated New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, chasing down 254 to win by 4 wickets. Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match in the final for his 76 off 83 balls. India became the first team to win three Champions Trophy titles.

ODI World Cup 2023 — Australia’s Sixth Title

Australia won their record sixth ODI World Cup in India in November 2023, defeating the hosts in the final at Ahmedabad. It was a remarkable achievement given Australia entered the tournament as underdogs. Travis Head’s Player of the Match performance in the final (137 runs) sealed a famous victory.

 

Cricket World Cup Betting Markets

ICC tournaments offer extensive cricket world cup betting markets. Here are the most popular options for Australian punters.

Market Description
Tournament Winner Outright bet on the World Cup champion. Markets open months before the tournament.
Match Winner Pick the winner of any individual match. The most popular cricket world cup betting market.
Top Batsman Bet on the highest run scorer in a match or the entire tournament.
Top Bowler Bet on the highest wicket-taker in a match or tournament.
To Reach the Final Pick teams to make the final. Better odds than outright winner with higher probability.
Group Winner Predict which team tops their group. Available once the draw is announced.
Total Runs Over/Under Bet on whether a team’s or match total runs will be over or under a set line.

 

Best Bookmakers for Cricket World Cup Betting

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OnlyBets Newest AU Bookie Fresh AU-licensed launch with PayID withdrawals and mobile-first design
Picklebet Quick Bets Simple match winner betting during tournaments
Dabble Cricket Multis Build multis across the day’s matches
Neds Player Props Top batsman, top bowler, player runs markets
Ladbrokes Best Odds Competitive pricing on all ICC cricket markets
BetNow Modern Sportsbook Clean app, PayID withdrawals and competitive odds across all major sports
bet365 Live Streaming Watch World Cup matches live + deepest markets

 

Cricket World Cup Winners (ODI)

Year Winner Runner-Up Host
2023 Australia India India
2019 England New Zealand England
2015 Australia New Zealand Australia & NZ
2011 India Sri Lanka India, SL & Bangladesh
2007 Australia Sri Lanka West Indies
2003 Australia India South Africa, Zim & Kenya
1999 Australia Pakistan England
1996 Sri Lanka Australia India, Pak & SL
1992 Pakistan England Australia & NZ
1987 Australia England India & Pakistan
1983 India West Indies England
1979 West Indies England England
1975 West Indies Australia England

Australia dominates the record books with six ODI World Cup titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023) — more than any other nation. They’ve appeared in eight finals overall. India have two titles (1983, 2011), while the West Indies (1975, 1979), Pakistan (1992), Sri Lanka (1996) and England (2019) have one each.

 

Australia’s Cricket World Cup Record

Australia’s dominance in Cricket World Cups is unmatched. Beyond the six titles, the team holds the record for consecutive World Cup wins — winning three straight tournaments from 1999 to 2007 under Ricky Ponting’s captaincy. Their 2023 triumph under Pat Cummins in India was arguably the most impressive of all, beating the hosts on their own soil in front of 130,000 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Australia’s World Cup titles:

  • 1987 — defeated England in Kolkata (the “Reverse Sweep” final)
  • 1999 — defeated Pakistan at Lord’s
  • 2003 — defeated India in Johannesburg (unbeaten through the tournament)
  • 2007 — defeated Sri Lanka in Barbados (three-peat completed)
  • 2015 — defeated New Zealand at the MCG (home World Cup glory)
  • 2023 — defeated India in Ahmedabad (Travis Head’s 137 sealed it)

The 2027 World Cup in South Africa will see Australia attempt to become the first team to win back-to-back ODI World Cups since they achieved it themselves in 2003 and 2007. Cricket world cup odds for Australia’s defence are expected to be available from mid-2027.

 

ICC Tournament Calendar

Tournament Date Host Format
T20 World Cup 2026 Feb-Mar 2026 India & Sri Lanka T20I — ✅ India won
ODI World Cup 2027 Oct-Nov 2027 South Africa, Zim & Namibia ODI — Australia defend
T20 World Cup 2028 2028 (TBC) TBC T20I

 

Cricket World Cup FAQs

When is the next Cricket World Cup?

The next ODI Cricket World Cup is the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, held from 8 October to 13 November 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. 14 teams will compete across 55 matches.

Who has won the most Cricket World Cups?

Australia has won the most ODI Cricket World Cups with six titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023). They are the defending champions heading into the 2027 tournament.

Who won the T20 World Cup 2026?

India won the 2026 T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. The tournament was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026. India became the first nation to win consecutive T20 World Cups.

Who won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

India won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, defeating New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India became the first team to win three Champions Trophy titles. Rohit Sharma was Player of the Match in the final.

Can I bet on the Cricket World Cup in Australia?

Yes — all major Australian bookmakers offer extensive cricket world cup betting markets including tournament winner, match winner, top batsman, top bowler, and group stage markets. For the best cricket betting tips, visit our cricket tips hub and our cricket betting sites guide.

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