The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday revealed the schedule for the Men’s Cricket World Cup to be held in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe from October 2. After losing to Australia in the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, the Men in Blue are back on the road to cricket's biggest 50-over prize.
The ODI World Cup 2027 schedule has India opening its campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7, followed by the much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash in Johannesburg on October 10.
The upcoming edition will consist of 14 teams, 57 matches and a new Super Series and Super 7 format. Here are the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule details, including India's fixtures, dates, venues, format and where to watch in India.
The Super Series begins on October 2, the Group Stage runs from October 7 to October 24, and the Super 7 takes place from October 25 to November 14. The semi-finals are scheduled for November 17 and 18, while the final will be played on November 21 in Johannesburg, with November 22 as the reserve day.
Group A features India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
Group B comprises New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and Qualifier B.
The remaining qualification places will be determined through the Cricket World Cup Qualifier and the Super Series.
The tournament will travel across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. South Africa will host matches in Cape Town, Paarl, Johannesburg, Tshwane, Bloemfontein, Durban, KuGompo City and Gqeberha. Zimbabwe's venues are Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, while Windhoek's Namibia Cricket Ground hosts the Super Series and three Group Stage matches.
Indian viewers can watch the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 live on Star Sports on television, while JioHotstar will provide live streaming of the matches in India.
India are in Group A alongside Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. Their Group Stage campaign begins with a repeat of the 2023 final against Australia in Cape Town. The India-Pakistan fixture follows three days later in Johannesburg.
| Date | India fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 7 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| October 10 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| October 14 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| October 17 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| October 24 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
According to Star Sports, all the India matches will begin at 1:30 p.m. IST.
| Date | Stage | Match | Venue | IST Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2027 | Super Series | Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 3 | Windhoek | TBC |
| October 4, 2027 | Super Series | Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2 | Windhoek | TBC |
| October 6, 2027 | Super Series | Qualifier 2 vs Qualifier 3 | Windhoek | TBC |
| October 7, 2027 | Group Stage | India vs Australia | Cape Town | TBC |
| October 8, 2027 | Group Stage | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Tshwane | TBC |
| October 8, 2027 | Group Stage | England vs Bangladesh | Windhoek | TBC |
| October 9, 2027 | Group Stage | Zimbabwe vs Qualifier A | Bulawayo | TBC |
| October 9, 2027 | Group Stage | South Africa vs New Zealand | Cape Town | TBC |
| October 10, 2027 | Group Stage | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg | TBC |
| October 10, 2027 | Group Stage | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier B | Windhoek | TBC |
| October 11, 2027 | Group Stage | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Bulawayo | TBC |
| October 12, 2027 | Group Stage | Australia vs Qualifier A | Paarl | TBC |
| October 12, 2027 | Group Stage | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | KuGompo City | TBC |
| October 13, 2027 | Group Stage | England vs Sri Lanka | Windhoek | TBC |
| October 13, 2027 | Group Stage | South Africa vs Qualifier B | Paarl | TBC |
| October 14, 2027 | Group Stage | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane | TBC |
| October 15, 2027 | Group Stage | Pakistan vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein | TBC |
| October 15, 2027 | Group Stage | Zimbabwe vs Australia | Harare | TBC |
| October 16, 2027 | Group Stage | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Durban | TBC |
| October 16, 2027 | Group Stage | South Africa vs England | Gqeberha | TBC |
| October 17, 2027 | Group Stage | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein | TBC |
| October 17, 2027 | Group Stage | New Zealand vs Qualifier B | Harare | TBC |
| October 18, 2027 | Group Stage | Australia vs Afghanistan | KuGompo City | TBC |
| October 19, 2027 | Group Stage | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | Harare | TBC |
| October 19, 2027 | Group Stage | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Durban | TBC |
| October 20, 2027 | Group Stage | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg | TBC |
| October 20, 2027 | Group Stage | England vs Qualifier B | Harare | TBC |
| October 21, 2027 | Group Stage | Afghanistan vs Qualifier A | KuGompo City | TBC |
| October 22, 2027 | Group Stage | Australia vs Pakistan | Paarl | TBC |
| October 22, 2027 | Group Stage | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg | TBC |
| October 23, 2027 | Group Stage | England vs New Zealand | Gqeberha | TBC |
| October 23, 2027 | Group Stage | Bangladesh vs Qualifier B | Tshwane | TBC |
| October 24, 2027 | Group Stage | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls | TBC |
| October 25, 2027 | Super 7 | A2 (Australia) vs B3 (Sri Lanka) | Johannesburg | TBC |
| October 26, 2027 | Super 7 | B1 (New Zealand) vs A3 (Pakistan) | Gqeberha | TBC |
| October 27, 2027 | Super 7 | B2 (South Africa) vs AB4 (England) | Tshwane | TBC |
| October 28, 2027 | Super 7 | A1 (India) vs A2 (Australia) | Victoria Falls | TBC |
| October 29, 2027 | Super 7 | B1 (New Zealand) vs B3 (Sri Lanka) | KuGompo City | TBC |
| October 30, 2027 | Super 7 | A3 (Pakistan) vs AB4 (England) | Victoria Falls | TBC |
| October 31, 2027 | Super 7 | B2 (South Africa) vs A1 (India) | Johannesburg | TBC |
| November 1, 2027 | Super 7 | A2 (Australia) vs B1 (New Zealand) | Victoria Falls | TBC |
| November 2, 2027 | Super 7 | B3 (Sri Lanka) vs AB4 (England) | Cape Town | TBC |
| November 3, 2027 | Super 7 | B2 (South Africa) vs A3 (Pakistan) | Durban | TBC |
| November 4, 2027 | Super 7 | A1 (India) vs B1 (New Zealand) | Paarl | TBC |
| November 5, 2027 | Super 7 | A2 (Australia) vs AB4 (England) | Durban | TBC |
| November 6, 2027 | Super 7 | B2 (South Africa) vs B3 (Sri Lanka) | Bloemfontein | TBC |
| November 7, 2027 | Super 7 | A1 (India) vs A3 (Pakistan) | Cape Town | TBC |
| November 8, 2027 | Super 7 | B1 (New Zealand) vs AB4 (England) | Durban | TBC |
| November 9, 2027 | Super 7 | B2 (South Africa) vs A2 (Australia) | Gqeberha | TBC |
| November 10, 2027 | Super 7 | A3 (Pakistan) vs B3 (Sri Lanka) | Bloemfontein | TBC |
| November 11, 2027 | Super 7 | A1 (India) vs AB4 (England) | Gqeberha | TBC |
| November 12, 2027 | Super 7 | B2 (South Africa) vs B1 (New Zealand) | Cape Town | TBC |
| November 13, 2027 | Super 7 | A2 (Australia) vs A3 (Pakistan) | Bloemfontein | TBC |
| November 14, 2027 | Super 7 | A1 (India) vs B3 (Sri Lanka) | Durban | TBC |
| November 17, 2027 | Semi-Final | Semi-Final 1 | Cape Town | TBC |
| November 18, 2027 | Semi-Final | Semi-Final 2 | Tshwane | TBC |
| November 21, 2027 | Final | ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Final | Johannesburg | TBC |
| November 22, 2027 | Reserve Day | Final Reserve Day | Johannesburg | TBC |
When does the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 start?
The ICC ODI World Cup 2027 begins on October 2, 2027, with the Super Series in Windhoek.
When is the India vs Pakistan match in the 2027 World Cup?
India will face Pakistan on October 10, 2027, in the Group Stage at Johannesburg.
Where will India vs Pakistan be played in the 2027 World Cup?
The India vs Pakistan match will be played in Johannesburg, South Africa.
When does India begin its ICC ODI World Cup 2027 campaign?
India will open its campaign against Australia on October 7, 2027, in Cape Town.
Who will India play in the 2027 World Cup Group Stage?
India are in Group A with Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
Where will the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 final be played?
The final is scheduled for November 21, 2027, in Johannesburg, with November 22 set as the reserve day.
Where can I watch the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 in India?
The tournament will be broadcast on Star Sports, while JioHotstar will provide live streaming in India.