Image: Statistical breakdown of iconic cricket stadiums that hosted multiple ICC World Cup finals / © The Cricket Monthly
For the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the tournament final, adding another major ICC showpiece to its long history. The venue will move into the top group for the most ICC finals hosted, with 3 finals to its name. Lord’s in London currently leads the list with 7 ICC finals, while The Wanderers, Kennington Oval, Kensington Oval and Melbourne Cricket Ground have each hosted 3.
Lord’s remains the leading venue when it comes to hosting ICC finals, with 7 major ICC showpiece matches staged at the famous London ground. Known as the Home of Cricket, Lord’s has regularly been selected for important international matches and has played a central role in the history of ICC tournaments. Its total of 7 finals puts it well ahead of every other stadium on the list.
The Wanderers Stadium will host the 2027 World Cup final, taking its total to 3 ICC finals. The Johannesburg venue previously hosted the 2003 ODI World Cup final and the 2007 T20 World Cup final. Australia defeated India in the 2003 final, while India beat Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup final. With the 2027 ODI World Cup final also scheduled at the venue, The Wanderers will join the group of stadiums with 3 ICC finals.
Kennington Oval has hosted 3 ICC finals, placing it alongside The Wanderers, Kensington Oval in Bridgetown and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The London venue has been a regular part of major international cricket events and has staged several important matches over the years. Its 3 ICC finals underline its significance in the ICC tournament calendar. Along with Lord’s, The Oval also gives London 2 venues that have hosted multiple ICC finals.