The City of Cape Town would like to congratulate Cricket South Africa for securing the right to co-host the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The International Cricket Council this week announced that South Africa will co-host the 50-over world showpiece with Zimbabwe and Namibia.
‘The City of Cape Town is fully behind Cricket South Africa as it starts its journey towards preparing for the major event on the ICC’s cricket calendar. The country has proven over the years that it has the capabilities to host major international sporting events including the FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007. Cape Town, as one of the host cities, is ready to lend its support where required and work with CSA and Western Province Cricket to provide the best experience possible for the cricket loving fans,’ said the City’s Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis.
South Africa previously staged the biggest cricket tournament in 2003 when it hosted the spectacle with neighbours Zimbabwe and Kenya.
During that tournament, Newlands Cricket Ground – one of the oldest grounds in the sport – was the playground for five matches including one in the Super Six stage.
Cape Town is already gearing up to host the Rugby World Cup Sevens in 2022 as well as the 2023 Netball World Cup among some exciting major international events lined up for the Mother City.
Source: City Of Cape Town