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EXPAT WORLD CUP 2027
FOUNDING GLOBAL ANNOUNCEMENT • 2027

Powered by AB Media Group • Perth, Australia · Dhaka, Bangladesh

EXPAT WORLD CUP 2027
ONE WORLD. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE CUP.

Uniting global expatriate cricket communities across 17 nations. A premier sports movement connecting grassroots passion with international tournament grandeur.
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The global diaspora cricket spectacle commences on 01 March 2027. Track the live countdown below.

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Group · Match #1 Dubai International Cricket Stadium · Dubai, UAE
LIVE MATCH
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Dubai Warriors 🏏
177/5 (19.1 ov)
VS
CRR: 9.23 · RRR: 4.80
Target: 181
London Lions
180/7 (20.0 ov)
LL
⚡ Dubai Warriors need 4 runs in 5 balls to win
Striker 🏏
Abdul Karim* 64 (38b)
Non-Striker
Rohit Sharma 24 (15b)
Current Bowler ⚾
James Anderson 2/28 (3.1 ov)
Recent Balls
1 4 • W 6 1
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25 Oct 2026 · 19:30 · Asian Town International Stadium · Doha, Qatar
Qatar Tigers vs Sydney Bangla XI
Group · Group B
26 Oct 2026 · 14:00 · Lord's Cricket Ground · London, United Kingdom
London Lions vs Toronto Tigers
Group · Group A
28 Oct 2026 · 18:00 · Nassau County International Stadium · New York, USA
New York Strikers vs Toronto Tigers
Group · Group C
Players contesting a wicket on a cricket pitch

About EWC

A global cricket initiative.

Expat World Cup brings expatriate communities together through competition, friendship and cultural exchange. It is being developed by AB Media Group, with global offices across Perth, New York, Dubai and Dhaka.

Read more about EWC
  1. 01

    Mission

    Unite expatriate communities through cricket, sportsmanship and shared opportunity.

  2. 02

    Vision

    A lasting international platform that connects communities on every continent.

  3. 03

    Objectives

    Clubs, player pathways, cultural exchange and a credible global sporting brand.

About the company

AB Media Group

Expat World Cup is developed by AB Media Group and powered by AB News International Pty Ltd (Australia). Offices: Perth HQ, New York HQ, Dubai HQ, and Dhaka HQ at 77, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka.

Read the company story

  • Global Journalism

    AB News International

    Flagship international multimedia network delivering verified reporting and sports journalism across 4 continents.

    Audience Reach 12M+ Monthly Readers

  • Digital OTT

    ABN+ Streaming

    Live sports and entertainment streaming network broadcasting tournament feeds, 4K replays, and match analysis.

    Broadcast Spec 4K Ultra HD Streaming

  • Club League

    AB Cricket Global

    Worldwide cricket network organizing diaspora franchise leagues, city cups, and certified coaching clinics.

    Network Presence 17 National Hubs

  • Athlete Management

    AB Sports

    Professional athlete agency representing top diaspora talent, negotiating franchise contracts and elite pathways.

    Roster 150+ Signed Athletes

AB Media Group

Offices

Global headquarters and offices across Australia, the Americas, Middle East, and South Asia.

Building 140, St Georges Terrace, Perth

Australia

Perth HQ

Building 140, St Georges Terrace

New York office

United States

New York HQ

One World Trade Center

Dubai office

United Arab Emirates

Dubai HQ

Level 41, Emirates Towers

Dhaka headquarters

Bangladesh

Dhaka HQ

77, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka

AB Media Group · info@abnmediagroup.com · +61 8 6189 434

Global footprint

One community.
Across the world.

World map of the host countries
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates

Development in progress

Qatar
Qatar

Development in progress

United Kingdom
United Kingdom

Development in progress

United States
United States

Development in progress

Canada
Canada

Development in progress

Australia
Australia

Development in progress

Italy
Italy

Development in progress

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia

Development in progress

Malaysia
Malaysia

Development in progress

Bangladesh
Bangladesh

Development in progress

Oman
Oman

Development in progress

France
France

Development in progress

Spain
Spain

Development in progress

Japan
Japan

Development in progress

Germany
Germany

Development in progress

Singapore
Singapore

Development in progress

India
India

Development in progress

Pakistan
Pakistan

Development in progress

Select a marker for club status and the national page. The wall below lists the flag, representative, and participating community for every development country.

International Credibility Feature

Founding Nations Wall

Official representation of the 17 founding expat cricket nations, community leaders, and AB Cricket Global Clubs.

Explore All Country Profiles

    The road

    Tournament journey

    1. 01

      Regional Qualifiers

      City circuits decide who earns the road.

    2. 02

      Group Stage

      Four groups. Every side plays a full set.

    3. 03

      Super Stage

      The leading records carry forward.

    4. 04

      Quarter Finals

      Eight sides. One night each.

    5. 05

      Semi Finals

      The margin gets thinner.

    6. 06

      Grand Final

      One ground. One trophy. One night.

    Sample field

    The teams

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    Illustrative cricket photograph

    Dubai Warriors

    Dubai · United Arab Emirates

    Matches
    5
    Wins
    4
    Points
    8
    Squad notes
    Illustrative cricket photograph

    Qatar Tigers

    Doha · Qatar

    Matches
    5
    Wins
    3
    Points
    6
    Squad notes
    Illustrative cricket photograph

    London Lions

    London · United Kingdom

    Matches
    5
    Wins
    4
    Points
    8
    Squad notes
    Illustrative cricket photograph

    New York Strikers

    New York · United States

    Matches
    5
    Wins
    2
    Points
    4
    Squad notes
    Illustrative cricket photograph

    Toronto Tigers

    Toronto · Canada

    Matches
    5
    Wins
    1
    Points
    2
    Squad notes
    Illustrative cricket photograph

    Sydney Bangla XI

    Sydney · Australia

    Matches
    5
    Wins
    3
    Points
    6
    Squad notes

    March window

    Upcoming fixtures

    New York Strikers VS Toronto Tigers

    Fixture details

    Kuala Lumpur Falcons VS Dubai Warriors

    Fixture details

    Sample table

    Standings

    Full tablesStatistics
    Group A sample standings
    #TeamPWLPtsNRR
    1Dubai Warriors5418+1.42
    2Qatar Tigers5326+0.51
    3Milan Royals5234-0.22
    4Kuala Lumpur Falcons5142-1.18
    Group B sample standings
    #TeamPWLPtsNRR
    1London Lions5418+0.96
    2Sydney Bangla XI5326+0.33
    3New York Strikers5234-0.41
    4Toronto Tigers5142-0.88
    Group C sample standings
    #TeamPWLPtsNRR
    1Abu Dhabi Pearls4316+0.72
    2Manchester Crescent4224+0.15
    3Houston Lanterns4224-0.08
    4Melbourne South4132-0.64
    Group D sample standings
    #TeamPWLPtsNRR
    1Dhaka Riverside4316+1.05
    2Riyadh Falcons4224+0.20
    3Vancouver North4224-0.11
    4Rome Capitols4132-0.90

    Sample table. Two points for a win. Net run rate figures are placeholders.

    Player spotlight · demonstration profile

    Abdul Karim

    All-rounder · Dubai Warriors

    42Matches
    1,284Runs
    38Wickets
    View player profile

    Photography is illustrative. It is not a portrait of this profile.

    Batter playing a shot beside the stumps
    Official Press Desk Global Dispatches

    Latest Stories & Reports

    Official tournament bulletins, qualifier dispatches, and global media coverage across 30 nations.

    Explore All Stories
    ৩০ দেশের অংশগ্রহণে অনুষ্ঠিত হতে যাচ্ছে ‘এক্সপ্যাট ওয়ার্ল্ড কাপ ২০২৭’
    Breaking Headline EWC News
    admin • 26 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

    ৩০ দেশের অংশগ্রহণে অনুষ্ঠিত হতে যাচ্ছে ‘এক্সপ্যাট ওয়ার্ল্ড কাপ ২০২৭’

    বিশ্বের ৩০টি দেশকে সাথে নিয়ে প্রথমবারের মতো মাঠে গড়াতে যাচ্ছে আন্তর্জাতিক অপেশাদার ক্রিকেট চ্যাম্পিয়নশিপ ‘এক্সপ্যাট ওয়ার্ল্ড কাপ ২০২৭’।...

    Read Full Dispatch
    Expat World Cup 2027 Unveiled, Bringing Together Bangladeshi Cricket Clubs from 30 Countries 02
    EWC News • 26 Oct 2026

    Expat World Cup 2027 Unveiled, Bringing Together Bangladeshi Cricket Clubs from 30 Countries

    admin
    ‘Expat World Cup’ to Feature Clubs from 30 Countries 03
    EWC News • 24 Oct 2026

    ‘Expat World Cup’ to Feature Clubs from 30 Countries

    admin
    An Initiative to Bring Expatriates Together Through Cricket 04
    EWC News • 24 Oct 2026

    An Initiative to Bring Expatriates Together Through Cricket

    admin
    Shah Rukh Khan set to attend expat World Cup cricket 2027 final 05
    EWC News • 24 Oct 2026

    Shah Rukh Khan set to attend expat World Cup cricket 2027 final

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    Broadcast library

    Global highlights

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    Match highlightsEWC TVLaunch EventsStills
    EXPAT WORLD CUP 2027 – Founding Global Announcement Ceremony

    · 04:12

    EXPAT WORLD CUP 2027 – Founding Global Announcement Ceremony
    Exhibition night in Dubai

    Match highlights · 04:12

    Exhibition night in Dubai
    Grand Launch Ceremony & Trophy Unveiling — Westin Dhaka

    Launch Highlights · 01:15

    Grand Launch Ceremony & Trophy Unveiling — Westin Dhaka
    Three hits that cleared the rope

    Best sixes · 01:48

    Three hits that cleared the rope
    Speech by Youth & Sports State Minister Md. Aminul Haque

    Official Addresses · 01:45

    Speech by Youth & Sports State Minister Md. Aminul Haque

    Host grounds

    World-class venues

    All venues
    Floodlit cricket ground

    Dubai · United Arab Emirates

    Dubai International Cricket Stadium

    25,000

    Capacity is a placeholder. The photograph is illustrative.

    Doha Cricket Stadium

    Doha · Qatar

    15,000

    Thames Community Ground

    London · United Kingdom

    8,000

    Liberty Ground

    New York · United States

    6,500

    After the final

    Awards & honours

    01

    Player of the Tournament

    Named after the final, for the player who shaped the season.

    02

    Best Batsman

    For the batting that carried a side through the long weeks.

    03

    Best Bowler

    For control, wickets and the overs that closed games.

    04

    Emerging Player

    For a first-season cricketer who changed a match.

    05

    Best Captain

    For leadership measured in decisions, not only results.

    06

    Spirit of Cricket

    For the side that played hard and left the game intact.

    Editorial

    Stories beyond the boundary

    Families

    One kit bag, two time zones

    A father packs the pads in Dubai. His son marks the crease in Manchester the same evening.

    Expats

    The first appeal heard in Bangla

    A new city ground goes quiet, then the appeal comes in the language of home.

    Communities

    Practice after the shift ends

    Floodlights come on when the warehouse closes. The net session is the week’s gathering.

    Official Licensed Gear • 2027

    Official Merchandise Store

    Wear your diaspora pride. Authentic match jerseys, pro caps, executive polo shirts, flags, and championship souvenirs.

    Explore Full Store Catalog (13+ Items) →
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    Orders fulfilled from Perth & Dhaka direct to 17 diaspora member nations. Free shipping over $150.

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    Partnerships

    Official Tournament Partners

    Commercial RFP
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    Title Partner

    Tournament naming rights, central jersey placement & trophy presentation.

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    • Live linear & OTT broadcast co-branding
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    Platinum Partner

    Broadcast replay sponsor, DRS technology partner & boundary branding.

    • Sleeve logo on official player uniforms
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    Gold Sponsor

    Category leadership, highlights co-branding, and fan-zone presence.

    • Collar and back jersey logo
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    Silver Sponsor

    National qualifier partner, score ticker, and match-day activation.

    • Training kit and scoreboard mark
    • Fan village activation booth
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    Category Rights

    Official Partners

    Airline, timing, apparel, and other official category suppliers.

    • Official Partner designation
    • Category exclusivity inside the industry
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    Sponsorship

    Partner with a global expatriate cricket movement.

    Title, platinum, gold and silver partnerships are open. Download the official commercial prospectus or request an executive RFP briefing.

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