ICC announces 2027 ODI World Cup schedule with India-Pakistan clash on October 10

The ICC unveiled the full schedule for the 2027 ODI World Cup on Thursday in Cape Town. The 14-team tournament will run from October 2 to November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, featuring 57 matches in a new three-stage format. India and Pakistan have been placed in Group A alongside Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.

India's campaign opens against Australia on October 7 in Cape Town. The arch-rivals will meet on October 10 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. India will also face Afghanistan on October 14 in Tshwane, Qualifier A on October 17 in Bloemfontein, and Zimbabwe on October 24 at Victoria Falls Stadium. The top three teams from each group advance to the Super 7 stage.

ICC chairperson Jay Shah said the schedule announcement and ticket ballot opening will bring fans closer to the event. The semifinals are set for November 17 and 18 in Cape Town and Tshwane, with the final scheduled for November 21 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.