The ICC has announced a new format for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. With 14 teams, a new Super Series round and the introduction of the Super 7 stage, the road to the semifinals will look very different from previous editions. Who qualifies automatically? How does the new format work? And why has the ICC made these changes? Watch this explainer for everything you need to know about the 2027 Cricket World Cup.