Oman secure spot at 2027 men’s World Cup Qualifiers

Oman has secured a spot in the 2027 men’s World Cup Qualifier, despite losing to the UAE by 42 runs in the final match of the World Cup League 2 in Dubai. This victory means that Namibia, one of the hosts alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe, will participate in the World Cup Qualifier Playoff. Oman, who lost their last seven matches and finished tied with Namibia on 33 points, qualified due to a higher net run rate.

Captain Rahul Chopra, Adeeb Usmani and Basil Hameed contributed significantly to the UAE's score, while Shakeel Ahmed took 3 wickets for Oman. Oman's top scorer, Mujibur Ali, scored 65 runs. The four teams that progressed directly to the 10-team global qualifier include Oman, USA, Scotland, and the Netherlands. Apart from Namibia, Canada, Nepal and the UAE will also join the eight-team Qualifier Playoff.

Other teams that qualified for the playoff are Jersey, Kuwait, Italy and Uganda. The Qualifier Playoff will be the last opportunity for teams to advance to the World Cup, with four places available. A 10-team Global Qualifier will determine the final four places, where the winner will secure direct entry to the group stage of the World Cup, while second, third and fourth-placed teams will enter the Super Series.

The World Cup, scheduled from October 2 to November 21, will take place at 12 venues across 14 teams and 57 matches.