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ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Semi Final 2027

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Semi-Final 2027 will be one of the most exciting stages of the tournament, bringing together the four teams that progress from the Super 7 round. With a place in the World Cup final at stake, the semi-finals will feature high-pressure cricket, outstanding individual performances and intense competition between the world's leading ODI teams.

South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the 2027 Cricket World Cup, marking the tournament's return to Africa after 24 years. The semi-finals will provide an opportunity for the remaining teams to move one step closer to winning the prestigious ICC Men's Cricket World Cup trophy.

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Semi-Final 2027 – Overview

The 2027 Cricket World Cup will feature 14 teams competing across three stages before the knockout rounds. Following the group stage and Super 7 round, the top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals. The winners of the two semi-final matches will advance to the final, where they will compete for the world championship.

The semi-finals are scheduled for November 2027. The exact fixtures, match timings and venues will be confirmed in the official tournament schedule. Each match will be a knockout contest, meaning the losing team will be eliminated from the competition.

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup History (1996–2023)

The Cricket World Cup has produced many memorable semi-finals over the past three decades. From Sri Lanka's breakthrough victory in 1996 to Australia's dominance and England's historic 2019 campaign, the knockout stages have featured dramatic finishes, remarkable individual performances and historic achievements.

1996 Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals

The 1996 semi-finals produced contrasting contests. Sri Lanka advanced to the final after India were unable to continue their innings in Kolkata, with crowd disturbances bringing the match to an early end. Australia defeated the West Indies by five runs in the other semi-final in Mohali, setting up a final between Australia and Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka went on to defeat Australia by seven wickets in the final in Lahore, winning their first World Cup title under Arjuna Ranatunga's captaincy.

1999 Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals

The 1999 semi-finals delivered two memorable encounters. Australia defeated South Africa in a dramatic tied match at Edgbaston, advancing to the final because they had finished higher in the Super Six stage. In the other semi-final, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by nine wickets at Old Trafford.

Australia went on to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the final at Lord's, securing their second World Cup title.

2003 Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 48 runs in the first semi-final at Port Elizabeth. A disciplined bowling performance helped Australia defend their total and secure a place in the final. India defeated Kenya by 91 runs in the second semi-final at Durban, with their batting and bowling delivering a convincing victory.

Australia and India met in the final at Johannesburg, where Australia won by 125 runs to claim their third World Cup title.

2007 Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals

Australia continued their remarkable run in 2007 by defeating South Africa by seven wickets in the first semi-final in St Lucia. Sri Lanka reached the final after defeating New Zealand by 81 runs in the second semi-final in Jamaica, with their bowlers restricting New Zealand's chase.

Australia defeated Sri Lanka in the final to secure their third consecutive World Cup title and fourth overall.

2011 Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals

India defeated Pakistan by 29 runs in the first semi-final in Mohali, with Sachin Tendulkar contributing 85 runs. In the other semi-final, Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by five wickets in Colombo, with Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara contributing important runs.

India went on to defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final in Mumbai, securing their second World Cup title.

2015 Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals

New Zealand defeated South Africa by four wickets in a rain-affected first semi-final in Auckland. Grant Elliott played a decisive role, scoring an unbeaten 84 and hitting the winning six. Australia defeated India by 95 runs in the second semi-final at Sydney, with Steve Smith scoring a century.

Australia and New Zealand met in the final at Melbourne, where Australia won by seven wickets to secure their fifth World Cup title.

2019 Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals

New Zealand defeated India by 18 runs in a rain-affected semi-final at Old Trafford. Matt Henry and the New Zealand bowling attack played an important role in restricting India's chase. England defeated Australia by eight wickets at Edgbaston in the second semi-final, with Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow providing an excellent start.

England went on to win their first men's Cricket World Cup, defeating New Zealand in a dramatic final at Lord's after the match and Super Over were both tied.

2023 Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals

India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs in the first semi-final in Mumbai. Virat Kohli scored his record-breaking 50th ODI century, while Mohammed Shami took seven wickets to help India secure a place in the final. Australia defeated South Africa by three wickets in a low-scoring second semi-final in Kolkata.

Australia went on to defeat India by six wickets in the final in Ahmedabad, securing their sixth World Cup title.