India have been placed in Group A for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027, with the Men in Blue set to face Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Qualifier A and Zimbabwe during the league stage of the tournament.
India will begin their ODI World Cup 2027 campaign against Australia on October 7 at Newlands in Cape Town. The opening fixture will mark the start of a challenging group-stage campaign for the Indian team.
The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for October 10 at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The fixture is expected to attract significant attention, with the two sides set to renew their rivalry on the biggest stage of ODI cricket.
India will then face Afghanistan on October 14 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Four days later, on October 17, India are scheduled to play Qualifier A at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
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The final group-stage fixture listed for India will see them take on Zimbabwe on October 24 at the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls.
India’s ODI World Cup 2027 schedule
October 7: India vs Australia – Newlands, Cape Town
October 10: India vs Pakistan – The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
October 14: India vs Afghanistan – SuperSport Park, Centurion
October 17: India vs Qualifier A – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
October 24: Zimbabwe vs India – Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium, Victoria Falls
The 2027 ODI World Cup will be hosted across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, making it a major cricketing event across the African continent. India’s group-stage schedule features a mix of established teams and a qualifier, with the clash against Pakistan standing out as one of the most anticipated fixtures.
