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Cricket History First: India vs Pakistan to Clash Three Times in 2027 World Cup?
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News18•02-10-2026, 17:12
Cricket History First: India vs Pakistan to Clash Three Times in 2027 World Cup?
- •The schedule for the 2027 ODI World Cup has been announced, taking place from October 2 to November 21, 2027, across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
- •For the first time, 14 teams will participate in the World Cup, playing 57 matches, with India and Pakistan placed in Group A.
- •The first group stage match between India and Pakistan is scheduled to be held at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
- •A second encounter between India and Pakistan is likely in the Super 7 stage if both teams advance from their groups.
- •A potential third clash could occur in the knockout or semi-final stage, offering an unprecedented treat for cricket fans.
Key Questions Answered
According to the tournament schedule, arch-rivals India and Pakistan could face each other up to three times during the 2027 ODI World Cup. Their first meeting will be in the group stage at Wanderers Stadium, with potential subsequent clashes in the Super 7 and the knockout or semi-final stage.
The 2027 ODI World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
The 2027 ODI World Cup is scheduled to take place next year from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
