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India to Play Six ODIs in South Africa as 2027 World Cup Warm-Up
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Firstpost•02-10-2026, 12:17
India to Play Six ODIs in South Africa as 2027 World Cup Warm-Up
- •India will tour South Africa for a six-match ODI series as preparation for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
- •The bilateral series will take place in key venues like Centurion, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, which will also host World Cup matches.
- •The ICC officially announced the 2027 ODI World Cup schedule, with the tournament set to be held in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
- •India's 2027 World Cup campaign begins on October 7 against defending champions Australia in Cape Town, a rematch of the 2023 final.
- •India will face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 10 in Johannesburg, followed by matches against Afghanistan, a qualifying side, and Zimbabwe.
Key Questions Answered
India will play a six-match ODI series in South Africa to serve as a pre-tournament warm-up and help the team adapt to South African conditions ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Led by Shubman Gill, India will kick off its group-stage fixtures at the 2027 ODI World Cup against defending champions Australia on October 7, 2027, in Cape Town.
The 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
