Afghanistan seal 2027 World Cup berth, West Indies to go through qualifiers again
Afghanistan secured automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup with a win over Ireland on Monday, leaving twice champions West Indies to go through qualifiers for the third successive edition of the 50-overs tournament. The top eight teams in the one-day rankings on September 30, excluding co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, qualify directly for the event. Afghanistan’s win in Belfast ensured…
Afghanistan has secured their place in the 2027 World Cup with a victory over Ireland, eliminating the West Indies from automatic qualification once again. The top eight teams in the one-day rankings, excluding co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, will directly qualify for the tournament. Afghanistan will join Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, and Bangladesh in this year's event.
The West Indies, currently ranked 10th, will have to participate in qualifiers for the third consecutive World Cup. They have two One Day Internationals (ODIs) left against India before the cut-off date, which is insufficient to make up enough ground for direct qualification. The Caribbean side has not been part of a men's 50-overs World Cup since 2023, having lost in the qualifiers the previous time.
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