World Cup 2027: How many matches will Rohit and Kohli play before?

By Ravi - Nov 07, 2025 05:54 PM
Last updated on Nov 07, 2025 06:06 PM

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli once again proved why they are two of India's best players, as the pair led India to a nine-wicket win over Australia in the third and final ODI in Sydney. After failing in the first two matches, Kohli returned to form with an unbeaten 74, while Rohit's knocks of 73 and 121* not only sealed the series but also put an end to growing speculation about his form and future.

The Sydney match could have been their last ODI on Australian soil, but the experienced pair made it memorable. India's focus is on the upcoming T20 series starting October 29, and both senior players will return home to prepare for the series against South Africa next month.

After the ODI series against Australia, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will now play the home series against South Africa, followed by the away series against New Zealand.

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli express their desire to play in the 2027 World Cup

Both Kohli and Rohit have expressed their desire to participate in the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October-November 2027. India are set to play at least 21 ODIs before the tournament, with additional fixtures for 2027 yet to be finalised.

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1983 – India Creates History

India stunned the cricketing world by defeating the mighty West Indies in the final. Under Kapil Dev's captaincy, India won its first World Cup title. The image of Kapil Dev holding the trophy at Lord's remains a cherished moment.

2011 – India win ODI World Cup after 28 years

April 2, 2011. This date will forever be etched in golden letters in Indian cricket history. That night at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, when Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed a mighty six off Nuwan Kulasekara, 28 years of penance for millions of Indians was fulfilled. It wasn't just a cricket match, it was an emotion, a dream come true. Yuvraj Singh's all-round performance in this victory will never be forgotten. Despite battling cancer, he performed brilliantly with both bat and ball and was named Player of the Tournament.

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