ICC ODI World Cup 2027: Full schedule, venues and India matches
The 2027 ICC ODI Men’s Cricket World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, featuring 57 matches. India is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan and Australia, with the tournament scheduled from October to November 2027.
Why it matters
The Cricket World Cup is a major global sporting event with significant economic and cultural impact, particularly in the participating nations.
The 14th ICC ODI Men’s Cricket World Cup will be held from October 2 to November 21, 2027, with 57 matches scheduled across 12 venues.
India will begin its campaign on October 7, 2027, against Australia in Cape Town, the capital city of South Africa. India will also face Pakistan in Johannesburg on October 10. The tournament will see a revamped format with the competition moving through the Super Series, a 12-team group stage and the Super 7 before the semifinals and final.
The tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Last edition’s runner-up India and Pakistan have been drawn in the same group along with Australia.
Group A: India, Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan, , Zimbabwe, and Qualifier A.
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