England, who won the 2019 World Cup and changed white-ball cricket, are gearing up for another big push at the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa and Zimbabwe. After a period of transition after 2023, England have settled on a team full of batters who go for it, good all-rounders and bowlers who can get the fans excited.
This is the next step for a team that changed ODI cricket with their fearless approach. With new leaders and players ready to shine, England want to win the trophy again and show they’re still the best.
Let us have a look at England’s squad for the World Cup 2027 and every player brings to their set-up
England Squad for ODI World Cup 2027
| S.No | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brook (C) | Captain, Batsman |
| 2 | Jos Buttler (wk) | Wicketkeeper, Batsman |
| 3 | Joe Root | Batsman |
| 4 | Ben Duckett | Batsman |
| 5 | Jamie Smith | Wicketkeeper, Batsman |
| 6 | Tom Banton | Batsman |
| 7 | Jacob Bethell | All-rounder |
| 8 | Will Jacks | All-rounder |
| 9 | Brydon Carse | Bowler |
| 10 | Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| 11 | Mark Wood | Bowler |
| 12 | Saqib Mahmood | Bowler |
| 13 | Jamie Overton | All-rounder |
| 14 | Adil Rashid | Bowler (Spinner) |
| 15 | Rehan Ahmed | Bowler (Spinner) |
| 16 | Shoaib Bashir | Bowler (Spinner) |
Harry Brook (Captain) – Seen as the future of England cricket, Brook has become a leader. His calm head and attacking style makes him a good choice to captain England.
Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper) – One of the most dangerous white-ball batsmen around, Buttler brings a lot of experience and can change a game quickly. Having him behind the stumps is a bonus.
Joe Root – The steady one in the batting line up, Root’s classic skills and calm head gives the team balance. He’s still important in England’s top order.
Ben Duckett – A flexible left-hander who can bat in the top four. Duckett is known for his aggressive play and ability to handle spin which could be key in Zimbabwe.
Jamie Smith – A very promising young player in county cricket. Smith adds depth to the middle order and can fill in as a backup wicketkeeper.
Tom Banton – Explosive at the top, Banton brings excitement and hits without fear. His aggressive mindset makes him useful during the powerplay.
Jacob Bethell – A young all-rounder with a big future. Bethell balances the team with his left-handed batting and useful spin bowling.
Will Jacks – An aggressive all-rounder who can hit the ball hard. Jacks is known for his power hitting and part-time off-spin.
Brydon Carse – A tall, quick bowler who can make the ball bounce. Carse is a decent option in the middle overs, especially in South Africa.
Jofra Archer – After a few years of injuries, Archer should be ready to go. His pace and control makes him a match-winner anywhere.
Mark Wood – One of the fastest bowlers in the world. Wood’s pace will be important on South African pitches. Can be used in the middle over and at the death.
Saqib Mahmood – He offers pace and swing with the new ball. Mahmood can trouble top order batsmen and is seen as someone for the future.
Jamie Overton – A fast-bowling all-rounder. Overton adds depth to the lower order and can bowl 90mph+, has been very effective with the Old ball in different leagues
Adil Rashid – England’s main spinner is still useful, mostly in the middle overs. His experience is key in close games.
Rehan Ahmed – A young leg-spinner with a lot of potential. Ahmed will replace Rashid and give the team an attacking spin option.
Shoaib Bashir – A tall off-spinner who gets bounce and turn. Bashir is different and fits the Zimbabwe conditions.
The 2027 World Cup squad of England reflects a clear vision: aggressive batting, roaring fast bowling, and variety of spin. Equipped with a strong base of scouts and a new wave of young talent, this England team ought to mount a challenge for the title. The mix of power and pace combined with game awareness renders them one of the teams to look out for in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
