India vs Aus in CWC 2027 opener; SA to host India in 6-match ODI series in lead-up
India and Australia will face off in the opening game of the 2027 ICC World Cup, set to be held in Cape Town on October 7. Following the group stages, a Super Series will take place, beginning on October 2 in Windhoek, Namibia. India will participate in a six-match ODI series against South Africa before the group stages commence.
The six-match series will see India play in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Centurion, with matches against Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Qualifier A. The Super 7 phase, introduced for the first time in the tournament, will feature the top three teams from each group and the best fourth-placed team based on points collected from both groups.
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