ICC unveils 2027 World Cup schedule; India vs Pakistan on October 10
The International Cricket Council has released the full fixture schedule for the Men’s ODI World Cup 2027, to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The tournament begins on October 2, 2027 with a Super Series qualifier playoff in Windhoek to determine the final entrant in the main draw. The group stage then starts on October 7.
India open their campaign against Australia on October 7 in Cape Town, and will face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 10 in Johannesburg. India also play Afghanistan on October 14 in Tshwane and Zimbabwe on October 24 in Victoria Falls.
The two semifinals are scheduled for November 17 in Cape Town and November 18 in Tshwane, with reserve days in place. The final will be played on November 21 in Johannesburg, with November 22 as the reserve day.
The 50-over World Cup returns to Africa for the first time in 24 years. The 2027 edition will be one of the biggest in history, with 14 teams taking part, according to reports.
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