England avoid Australia and India in 2027 World Cup group stage

The fixtures for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup have been unveiled, with England placed in Group B alongside South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and a qualifier. Harry Brook's side avoid heavyweights Australia and India in the opening stage of the tournament, which runs across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October 2 to November 21, 2027.

Group A features Australia, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and a qualifier, headlined by Australia facing India on October 7 and India meeting Pakistan on October 10. England open their tournament against Bangladesh on October 8 in Windhoek, Namibia. The competition will culminate with the final at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on November 21.