ICC introduces 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' format for 2027 ODI World Cup
ICC introduced 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup, replacing the previous group stage with a three-stage structure before knockouts.
The ODI World Cup keeps 14 teams: the three lowest-ranked teams play a round-robin 'Super Series', the winner joins 11 others in two groups of six, then the top seven advance to a 'Super 7' round-robin, with the top four reaching semi-finals.
The T20 World Cup expands to 20 teams with five groups of four, and a new 'Super 10' stage replaces the previous 20-team group phase.
ICC approved qualification pathway for the 2028 T20 World Cup, including a new global competition for associate nations.
The changes aim to make every match more meaningful from the start while providing opportunities for emerging teams.
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