With the first ODI against Afghanistan ending in a washout, Ireland will now have to play the Qualifier tournament to make their way to the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa. Ireland will now take part in the 10-team Qualifier, the winner of which will get direct entry into the main group of the World Cup. The 10-team Qualifier includes the two bottom-ranked Full Members in the ODI rankings (other than hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe) as of September 30, 2026; the top four teams from CWC League 2; and the top four teams from a World Cup Qualifier Playoff. The format is yet to be decided but the top four from this eight-team Playoff will advance to the World Cup Qualifier. The top two teams from each pool will move on to the World Cup Qualifier Playoff.