Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule announced, Pakistan and India drawn in same group
Pakistan and India will face each other in Johannesburg on Oct. 10, while Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifier also feature in Group A
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup, with Pakistan and India drawn in the same group for the tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Pakistan, India and defending champions Australia have been placed in Group A, alongside Afghanistan, co-hosts Zimbabwe and one team that will qualify for the tournament.
The much-anticipated Pakistan-India clash is scheduled for Oct. 10, 2027, at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium. Pakistan will begin its group-stage campaign against Afghanistan in Tshwane on Oct. 8, while India will open against Australia in Cape Town on Oct. 7.
Pakistan’s remaining group-stage matches are scheduled against Qualifier A in Bloemfontein on Oct. 15, Zimbabwe in Harare on Oct. 19 and Australia in Paarl on Oct. 22.
Group A: India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A
Group B: New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and Qualifier B.
The 14-team tournament will begin with a three-team Super Series in Windhoek on Oct. 2. The three teams will play a round-robin competition, with the top side securing the final place in the group stage.
The main group stage will run from Oct. 7 to Oct. 24. The top three teams from each group, along with the better-performing fourth-placed team, will advance to the Super 7 phase, where each qualifying side will play six further matches.
The Super 7 phase is scheduled from Oct. 25 to Nov. 14, followed by the semifinals on Nov. 17 and 18. The World Cup final will be played in Johannesburg on Nov. 21, with a reserve day on Nov. 22.
The tournament will be hosted across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with eight venues in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia.
