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ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule Announced: India-Pakistan in Same Group, India's First Match vs Australia
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News18•01-10-2026, 22:14
ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule Announced: India-Pakistan in Same Group, India's First Match vs Australia
- •The ICC announced the 2027 ODI World Cup schedule exactly 365 days before the tournament begins.
- •India and Pakistan are placed in the same group; India's first match is against Australia on October 7 in Cape Town.
- •India will play Pakistan on October 10 in Johannesburg, followed by matches against Afghanistan and a qualifying team.
- •The tournament will be hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe across 12 venues, with the final on November 21.
- •Group A includes India, Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and a team from Qualifier A.
Key Questions Answered
Team India will play their first match of the 2027 ODI World Cup against Australia on October 7, 2027, in Cape Town, South Africa.
India is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan, co-host Zimbabwe, and a team advancing from Qualifier A.
The 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup is jointly hosted by three African nations: South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
