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IND vs PAK: Virat-Rohit to Rub Salt in Sachin's Wound, 23 Years Later on Same Ground!
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News18•01-10-2026, 22:45
IND vs PAK: Virat-Rohit to Rub Salt in Sachin's Wound, 23 Years Later on Same Ground!
- •The ICC ODI World Cup 2027 schedule is out, with the tournament running from October 2 to November 2027 across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
- •12 teams will be divided into two groups of six; India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Zimbabwe are in Group A.
- •The high-voltage India vs Pakistan match is set for October 10, 2027, in Johannesburg.
- •In the 2003 World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar famously thrashed Shoaib Akhtar in Johannesburg, where India won by 6 wickets.
- •Fans are eager to see Virat and Rohit challenge Pakistan on the same ground where Sachin made history.
Key Questions Answered
The high-voltage match between India and Pakistan in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup will be played on October 10, 2027, at the Johannesburg ground in South Africa.
The 2027 ODI World Cup will be jointly hosted by three African countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
The Johannesburg ground was the site of the legendary 2003 World Cup match where Sachin Tendulkar famously thrashed Shoaib Akhtar, scoring 98 runs to lead India to a 6-wicket victory against Pakistan.
