AUS vs WI — Cricket WC 2027 (Group B)

What this countdown tracks

This countdown follows Australia vs West Indies at St George's Park in Gqeberha on 23 October 2027 — a Group B fixture of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, scheduled at 14:00 South Africa Standard Time (SAST). The fixture revives a once-defining ODI rivalry from the 1980s and 1990s on a coastal South African ground.

Match context

Australia vs West Indies sits among the most decorated rivalries in cricket history. The two sides shared World Cup dominance through the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s — Australia winning in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023, and West Indies winning the inaugural 1975 final and the 1979 edition. The rivalry has shifted in recent decades as Australia has remained at the top of the ODI rankings while West Indies has navigated a longer rebuilding phase and generational shifts in playing personnel.

St George's Park in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) is one of South Africa's oldest international cricket venues. The ground is at sea level on the Eastern Cape coast, with sea-breeze conditions, traditional swing-and-seam surfaces and outfields that can soften late in the day. Boundary dimensions are slightly larger than at Newlands, which sometimes produces lower aggregate scores. The 14:00 SAST start places the second innings into the late-afternoon window, when light shifts and outfield conditions can change.

Both squads carry deep batting orders and seam-bowling rotation, with West Indies typically built around T20-style power-hitting templates carried over to the 50-over format. Australia's reliance on a deep top order and seam-bowling depth contrasts against West Indies' high-tempo middle order. The fixture also feeds into Super Six seeding given the format's group-stage points carry-forward.

Broadcast & viewing

Expected broadcasters include the Seven Network and Foxtel in Australia, ESPN Caribbean and Caribbean Premier League partners across West Indies markets, SuperSport in South Africa, Star Sports / JioCinema in India and Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. Final broadcaster line-up depends on arrangements ahead of the tournament.

What to watch for

• St George's Park's sea-breeze conditions and outfield speed
• West Indies' power-hitting against Australian seam
• Australia's batting depth against the West Indies attack
• Late-afternoon light and possible cloud cover
• Spin contribution in the middle overs
• Seeding implications for the Super Six stage
• Generational transitions in both squads

Related events to track

Track the Cricket WC 2027 Tournament, the Australia vs New Zealand fixture and the Cricket WC 2027 Final.

FAQ

When is Australia vs West Indies? 23 October 2027 (tentative).

What time does Australia vs West Indies start? 14:00 SAST is the scheduled start.

Where is Australia vs West Indies being played? St George's Park in Gqeberha, South Africa.

How can I watch Australia vs West Indies live? Expected broadcasters include the Seven Network / Foxtel in Australia, ESPN Caribbean across the West Indies and SuperSport in South Africa.