2027 Men's ODI World Cup: India to open campaign vs Australia on October 7, play Pakistan on Oct 10
The ICC has announced the schedule for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, with India set to face Australia in their opening match on October 7. The tournament will conclude with the final match in Johannesburg on November 21.
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The ODI World Cup is a major global sporting event with significant economic and cultural impact for participating nations.
India will open their campaign in the men's ICC World Cup against defending champions Australia at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on October 7, the world body announced on Thursday (October 1, 2026).
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Shubman Gill's men will meet arch-rivals Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on October 10.
India will meet Afghanistan on October 14 at the Centurion (Pretoria now known as Tshwane) followed by a match against co-hosts Zimbabwe at the newly constructed Victoria Falls Stadium on October 24.
On October 17, India will be up against a Qualifier in Bloemfontein.
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