The 2027 ODI World Cup schedule has been released by the ICC. The tournament will be held in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. The final is set for November 21 in Johannesburg. The group-stage match between India and Pakistan will also be played in Johannesburg, on October 10.
This will be the fourth World Cup in a row where India and Pakistan are in the same group. The ICC placed them together in a behind-closed-doors ballot. It is the biggest group-stage match of the tournament. The two teams could also meet again in the Super 7 stage and possibly in the final.
The 12 confirmed teams are split into two groups. Group A has Australia, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and one qualifier. Group B has New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh, and the other qualifier. The two qualifiers will be decided after a 10-team tournament early next year. The winner goes straight to the group stage. The losing finalist and the two losing semifinalists will play a Super Series in Namibia. The winner of that event becomes the second qualifier.
The group stage begins on October 7 in Cape Town. Australia will face India in a rematch of the 2023 final. Newlands in Cape Town will also host a semifinal on November 17. The second semifinal is on November 18 at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Zimbabwe, one of the co-hosts, starts their campaign on October 11 against Afghanistan in Bulawayo. England will play two group games in Namibia. A newly built ground in Victoria Falls will host India vs Zimbabwe on October 24. That venue will also host three Super 7 matches.
After the group stage, the top three teams from each group move to the Super 7 stage. The best fourth-place team from across both groups also joins them. The ICC has pre-seeded some teams into the Super 7 stage. This means their position is guaranteed no matter where they finish in the top three of their group. The top four teams from the Super 7 reach the semifinals. The first-placed team plays the fourth-placed team. The second-placed team plays the third-placed team.
The top 10 teams in the ICC rankings as of Tuesday have automatically qualified. ICC chairman Jay Shah said South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will be great hosts. He mentioned their passion for cricket, their destinations, and their warm welcome.
2027 ODI World Cup: Wanderers to Host India vs Pakistan Clash and Johannesburg Final
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the 2027 ODI World Cup final. It will also host the India vs Pakistan group match on October 10. The final is on November 21. The Wanderers is South Africa’s biggest ground. It can hold more than 30,000 people. The ICC chose it over Newlands in Cape Town.
Newlands will host the first match of the main round. India play Australia there on October 7. That is a rematch of the 2023 final. Newlands will also host a semi-final on November 17. The other semi-final is on November 18 at SuperSport Park in Centurion, also known as Tshwane.
Before the main event, the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek will hold a Super Series. Three teams will play there. The winner will take the last spot in the 12-team main draw. Windhoek will also host three group games. Two of them will feature England.
The two qualifiers will come from a 10-team tournament early next year. The winner goes straight to the group stage. The losing finalist and the two losing semi-finalists will play the Super Series. The qualifier venue is not confirmed. It will likely be in South Africa or Namibia.
The top eight teams in the ICC rankings on September 30, 2026, plus the two co-hosts, have already qualified.
The World Cup runs from October 2 to November 21. October 2 was chosen because it is Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. Gandhi spent about 20 years in South Africa as a lawyer. The semi-finals and final have a reserve day.
There could be a second India vs Pakistan match. It is set for November 7 in Cape Town.
FAQs
Q. When will India play Pakistan in the 2027 World Cup?
A. India will face Pakistan on October 10 in Johannesburg.
Q. Which group has India and Pakistan?
A. Both teams are in Group A.
Q. Where will the 2027 World Cup final be played?
A. The final will be played in Johannesburg on November 21.
Q. Which teams will reach the Super 7 stage?
A. The top three from each group and the best fourth-place team will qualify.
Q. When will India play Zimbabwe?
A. India will face Zimbabwe on October 24 in Victoria Falls.
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