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The ICC has officially announced the schedule for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, and India will begin its campaign with a blockbuster clash against defending champions Australia. The tournament will see India face Australia in Cape Town on October 7, followed by a high-profile encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan just three days later.
The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for October 10 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, making it one of the most anticipated fixtures of the group stage.
India vs Australia on October 7: Team India’s World Cup Opener
India will begin its 2027 ODI World Cup campaign against Australia on October 7 at Newlands in Cape Town.
The opening fixture will see the previous edition's runners-up take on the defending champions. India will look to make a strong start against Australia in its first match of the tournament.
India vs Pakistan on October 10: Big Rivalry Clash in Johannesburg
India's second group-stage match will be against Pakistan on October 10.
The two Asian rivals will meet at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, just three days after India's opening game against Australia. The match is expected to be one of the biggest attractions of the World Cup group stage.
India’s Group A Teams for 2027 ODI World Cup
India has been placed in Group A along with five other teams:
- Australia
- Pakistan
- Zimbabwe
- Afghanistan
- One qualifier
According to the ICC seeding, India has been assigned A1, Australia A2 and Pakistan A3. Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will also compete in Group A.
India World Cup Schedule 2027: Full Match List and Venues
India will play five matches during the group stage of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 7 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| October 10 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| October 14 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| October 17 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| October 24 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
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— BCCI (@BCCI) October 1, 2026
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India vs Afghanistan on October 14: Key Group Stage Match
After the Australia and Pakistan fixtures, India will face Afghanistan on October 14.
The match will be played in Tshwane, formerly known as Centurion. Afghanistan has established itself as a competitive ODI team, making this another important fixture in India's group-stage campaign.
India vs Qualifier A on October 17: Fourth World Cup Fixture
India's fourth group-stage match is scheduled against Qualifier A on October 17 in Bloemfontein.
The identity of the qualifier will be confirmed after the qualification process. India will look to secure another important result before its final group-stage game.
India vs Zimbabwe on October 24: Final Group Stage Match
India will play its final group-stage fixture against co-hosts Zimbabwe on October 24.
The match will be held at the Victoria Falls Stadium. It will be India's fifth and final match in the group stage.
India vs Pakistan Again? Check Possible Super 7 Clash
The group stage will be followed by the Super 7 stage from October 25.
The top three teams from each group will qualify for the Super 7, along with the better-performing fourth-placed team from the two groups.
If India and Pakistan both qualify for the Super 7 stage, they could meet again on November 7 in Cape Town.
India vs Australia Rematch in Super 7: October 28 Fixture
India could also face Australia for a second time in the tournament.
The two teams are scheduled to meet on October 28 at Victoria Falls during the Super 7 stage, subject to the tournament's qualification and seeding arrangements.
2027 ODI World Cup Semi-Finals and Final: Dates and Venues
The knockout stage will take place in November.
- First Semi-Final: November 17, Cape Town
- Second Semi-Final: November 18, Tshwane
- Final: November 21, Johannesburg
The 2027 ODI World Cup final will be played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
2027 World Cup Venues: Where Will India Play Its Matches?
The 2027 ODI World Cup will be played across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
South African venues include Cape Town, Paarl, Johannesburg, Tshwane, Bloemfontein, Durban, Kogponpo City and Gqeberha.
Zimbabwe will host matches in Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, while Windhoek in Namibia will also stage World Cup matches.
2027 ODI World Cup Ticket Prices: Check Starting Cost
The ICC has also announced ticket prices for the tournament. Tickets will start from 158 South African rand, equivalent to around US$9.62, while the highest listed price is 514 rand, or approximately US$31.31.
The ICC has highlighted affordable ticket pricing as part of its effort to make the World Cup accessible to more fans.
India World Cup Schedule 2027: Key Takeaways
India will have a high-profile start to its 2027 ODI World Cup campaign, with Australia as its first opponent and Pakistan as its second.
The Indian team will then face Afghanistan, a qualifier and Zimbabwe in the group stage. If India advances to the Super 7, it could face Australia again and potentially meet Pakistan for a second time in the tournament.
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