Johannesburg: Twelve venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will stage the 2027 ODI World Cup, with hosts South Africa accounting for eight of the stadiums, the ICC announced Thursday.. Back in 2003, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya hosted the eighth Men’s Cricket World Cup. A spectacular ceremony in Johannesburg saw eight cities across South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and Namibia’s capital Windhoek unveiled as co-hosts for the tournament. The matches in Namibia will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground (Windhoek). The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will feature 57 matches, offering greater context, competitiveness and consequence with a new three-stage format that will deliver more competitive cricket and enhance the fan experience.