SF2H vs SF2A — Cricket WC 2027 (Semi-Final 2)

What this countdown tracks

This countdown follows ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 Semi-Final 2 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 11 November 2027. The fixture is scheduled at 14:00 South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and serves as the second knockout match before the final, which is staged at the same ground two days later.

Match context

Semi-Final 2 brings together the second pairing from the Super Six standings under the format's draw rules. Like the first semi-final, the match is sudden-death single-elimination with reserve-day provisions written into playing conditions in case of weather interruption. The 24-hour gap between the two semi-finals minimises rest disparity for the eventual finalists, and the Wanderers staging means the final's ultimate venue gets a high-leverage rehearsal under match conditions.

The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg sits at over 1,750 metres of elevation. The altitude produces extra carry off the surface and through the air, additional bounce and a slightly longer effective batting range than at sea-level grounds. Boundary dimensions are tight on the straight, and the venue has hosted some of the highest-scoring ODI fixtures in cricket history. Late-spring conditions in Johannesburg can range from clear and dry to thunderstorm-prone, and rain reserves are built into the schedule.

Both semi-finalists will arrive at the Wanderers after a six-match group phase and three Super Six fixtures, totalling nine ODIs in the tournament so far. Squad fitness across that volume of cricket becomes a defining variable, particularly for fast bowlers managing workload and senior batters managing recovery. The semi-final is also the highest-leverage tactical fixture short of the final itself, with selection decisions usually reflecting match-up planning rather than league-phase templates.

Broadcast & viewing

Expected broadcasters include SuperSport for South Africa, Sky Sports for the United Kingdom and Star Sports / JioCinema for India. ESPN family channels are expected to carry the match in the United States and Caribbean, with the Seven Network and Foxtel in Australia and Sky Sport NZ in New Zealand. Final broadcaster line-up depends on arrangements ahead of the tournament.

What to watch for

• Wanderers altitude and the effect on par scores
• Reserve-day provisions in the event of rain
• Late-afternoon thunderstorm activity on the Highveld
• Squad fitness after a long tournament
• Captaincy decisions in a knockout fixture
• Spin contribution at altitude
• The Wanderers atmosphere with the same venue hosting the final two days later

Related events to track

Follow the Cricket WC 2027 Tournament, the Cricket WC 2027 Final and Semi-Final 1.

FAQ

When is Cricket World Cup 2027 Semi-Final 2? 11 November 2027.

What time does Semi-Final 2 start? 14:00 SAST is the scheduled start.

Where is Semi-Final 2 being played? The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

How can I watch Semi-Final 2 live? Expected broadcasters include SuperSport in South Africa, Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Star Sports / JioCinema in India.