The schedule for the 2027 ODI World Cup has been announced, and India are set for a challenging start to their campaign. With Australia and Pakistan lined up within the first three matches, Indian cricket fans have plenty to look forward to right from the opening week.
The 2027 World Cup will be hosted across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with the tournament scheduled to take place from October 2 to November 21.
India have been placed in Group A alongside Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifier. Their campaign begins on October 7, when they take on Australia in Cape Town.
Just three days later, India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in Johannesburg on October 10. The high-profile clash is expected to be one of the biggest attractions of the group stage.
India will then take on Afghanistan on October 14 in Tshwane, followed by a match against a qualifier on October 17 in Bloemfontein. The Men in Blue will complete their group-stage campaign against Zimbabwe on October 24 in Victoria Falls.
India’s 2027 World Cup Schedule
October 7 – India vs Australia – Cape Town
October 10 – India vs Pakistan – Johannesburg
October 14 – India vs Afghanistan – Tshwane
October 17 – India vs Qualifier – Bloemfontein
October 24 – India vs Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls
The 2027 ODI World Cup will feature 14 teams and 57 matches. The tournament will follow a revamped format, with teams progressing through the Super Series, Group Stage and Super 7 stages before the knockout matches.
India have been designated A1 for the Super 7 stage. If they progress to that stage, they will face teams from the other group as part of the next phase of the competition.
The semi-finals are scheduled for November 17 and 18, while the World Cup final will be played on November 21 in Johannesburg.
With Australia as their opening opponent and Pakistan arriving just three days later, India’s 2027 World Cup campaign promises a blockbuster start, setting the stage for plenty of excitement even before the knockout rounds begin.
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