Archive · 2 Oct 2026
ICC Announces 2027 ODI World Cup Schedule, India-Pakistan Clash
The ICC has announced the schedule for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup.
India will play Australia first on October 7 in Cape Town.
India will then face Pakistan in Johannesburg on October 10.
India’s other Group A opponents are Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. The tournament will be held in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Fourteen teams will play 57 matches at 12 venues.
The best teams from the groups will move into a Super 7 stage.
The top four teams in the Super 7 will reach the semi-finals, and the final will be held in Johannesburg on November 21.
India will open against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7, 2027.
India and Pakistan will meet in Johannesburg on October 10 during the Group Stage.
India’s other Group A matches are against Afghanistan, Qualifier A and Zimbabwe.
The tournament will run from October 2 to November 21 across South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Fourteen teams will play 57 matches across 12 venues under a revised Group Stage and Super 7 format.
- Who
- The International Cricket Council announced the schedule for 14 participating teams, including India, Australia and Pakistan.
- What
- The ICC released the fixtures, groups, venues and format for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup.
- When
- The schedule was announced on October 1, 2026; the tournament will run from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
- Where
- Matches will be played across 12 venues in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
- Why
- The announcement sets out the tournament’s fixtures and format and opens the ticket ballot for fans.
- Hosts
- South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe
- Tournament dates
- October 2 to November 21, 2027
- Teams and matches
- 14 teams and 57 matches
- Group A
- India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A
- Group B
- New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and Qualifier B
- India’s group fixtures
- Australia on October 7; Pakistan on October 10; Afghanistan on October 14; Qualifier A on October 17; Zimbabwe on October 24
- Knockout venues
- Semi-finals in Cape Town and Tshwane on November 17 and 18; final in Johannesburg on November 21
- Ticket ballot
- Opened October 1, 2026, and remains available through November 21, 2026
Sources
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