India's 2027 ODI World Cup runs from October 2 to November 21 across three countries
India opens against Australia on October 7 and faces Pakistan on October 10 in a 14-team tournament running from October 2 to November 21.
The International Cricket Council released the 2027 ODI World Cup schedule on Thursday. The 14-team tournament will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with 57 matches across 12 venues. India opens its campaign against Australia in Cape Town on October 7 before facing Pakistan in Johannesburg on October 10.
India and Pakistan were drawn in Group A with Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifier. The top three teams from each group advance to the Super 7 round-robin stage. India faces Afghanistan in Tshwane on October 14 and a fourth group fixture on October 17 against Qualifier A.
The tournament begins with a Super Series in Namibia from October 2-6. The Super 7 phase carries no points from the group stage. Semifinals are scheduled for November 17 and 18 in Cape Town and Centurion, with the final set for November 21.
CricHubb Take
The Super 7 reset means even dominant group-stage teams start the knockout phase with zero points. India's path through Australia, Pakistan and Afghanistan in the first four matches leaves little margin for early slips.