ICC Announces 2027 ODI World Cup Schedule. India in Group A, India-Pakistan Match on October 10
The ICC has announced the schedule for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament will begin on October 2, 2027, with the three-team Super Series in Windhoek, while the Group Stage starts on October 7.
A total of 14 teams will compete across 12 venues, with India placed in Group A alongside Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. Group B features New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and Qualifier B.
India will open their Group Stage campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7. The much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash will take place on October 10 in Johannesburg. India will also face Afghanistan, Qualifier A and Zimbabwe during the Group Stage.
The Final will be played in Johannesburg on November 21, with November 22 kept as the reserve day.
