ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: The schedule for the upcoming ODI World Cup has been announced on Thursday, with India playing the tournament opener on October 7 against the mighty Australians, who shattered India's dream of winning the ODI World Cup in 2023.
The most-awaited and blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan will be played on October 10 in Johannesburg. India has been drawn in Group A alongside Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan, co-hosts Zimbabwe and the team that emerges as Qualifier A.
Group B, meanwhile, consists of co-hosts South Africa, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Qualifier B.
As per the schedule, the Men in Blue will face Afghanistan next on October 14 in Tshwane. India will face the host Zimbabwe in Victoria Falls on October 24.
India Schedule For 2027 ODI World Cup:
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue |
| October 7 | Australia | Group Stage | Cape Town |
| October 10 | Pakistan | Group Stage | Johannesburg |
| October 14 | Afghanistan | Group Stage | Tshwane |
| October 17 | Qualifier A | Group Stage | Bloemfontein |
| October 24 | Zimbabwe | Group Stage | Victoria Falls |
The inclusion of India and Pakistan in the same pool ensures a high-stakes group stage clash between the two neighbouring nations. India are the top-ranked ODI team at the moment, with Shubman Gill set to captain the side in the mega event for the first time.
The 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will kick off on October 2, with the final scheduled for November 21. It also marks the return of the marquee 50-over tournament to African soil after a 24-year hiatus.
The tournament will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, with 57 matches in the 14-team competition to be played across 12 venues. Africa last hosted the flagship tournament in 2003, when South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya served as co-hosts for the eighth edition of the event.
Ten teams have already secured direct qualification based on their ICC rankings and status, including hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, alongside India, defending champions Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
