The Odi World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe should be a great show of cricket talent. Teams are getting their best players ready and fans are waiting to see who makes the cut. Based on how they are playing now, young talent and team plans, here are squad guesses for nine of the top teams: Australia, England, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and West Indies.
Top Team Squad’s For ODI World Cup 2027
India
India is still a strong team in the World Cup and their 2027 team combines seasoned players with strong striking power effectively.
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar
Australia
Australia is still a strong team in the World Cup and their 2027 team could have a good balance of attack and experience.
Predicted Squad:
Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh, Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Tim David
What’s good: Batting and quick bowlers.
England
England’s aggressive cricket is here to stay. Their 2027 squad has some fearless hitters and great bowlers.
Predicted Squad:
Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Shoaib Bashir, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed, Mark Wood
What’s good: Hitting power and all-rounders.
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Pakistan
Pakistan is unpredictable which makes them dangerous. Their 2027 team might have some amazing new players.
Predicted Squad:
Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haris Rauf
What’s good: Top level fast bowlers and experienced batsmen.
South Africa
South Africa will want to do well with the World Cup in their country.
Predicted Squad: Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Codi Yusuf, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada
What’s good: A team with both batting and bowling strength.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s young players are getting better and the old players are helping them out.
Predicted Squad: Jaker Ali, Litton Das, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed
What’s good: Good spinners and experienced all-rounders.
New Zealand
New Zealand will rely on their consistency and smart cricket to win games.
Predicted Squad: Mitchell Santner, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Finn Allen, Tom Blundell, Jacob Duffy, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Kyle Jamieson, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, William O’ Rourke, Michael Bracewell, Tim Robinson.
What’s good: Experienced players and good fielding.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka can certainly pose a surprise. With young players improving, it could well be a team to watch.
Predicted Squad: Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Wellalage
Strengths: Lots of spin options and young fast bowlers.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan is getting better and 2027 might be the World Cup where they really make a mark.
Predicted Squad: Ibrahim Zadran, Ikram Ali Khil, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran, Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar
What’s good: Good spinners and batters who aren’t scared.
West Indies
West Indies used to be one of the best teams and they want to get back there with a team that has talent and youth.
Predicted Squad: Shai Hope, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Johann Layne, Romario Shepherd, Jediah Blades, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy
What’s good: Big hitters and all-rounders.
