Pakistan and India Likely to Be in Same Group at ICC ODI World Cup 2027

Pakistan and India are expected to be grouped together in the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, according to recent media reports. This potential grouping could lead to another highly anticipated match between the arch-rivals, drawing significant viewership and commercial interest due to the historical rivalry. The commercial partners view a Pakistan-India fixture as crucial for the World Cup group stage, given the immense popularity of their encounters.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket South Africa are set to release the official World Cup schedule on October 1 in Cape Town, with the tournament commencing on October 2, 2027. The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, featuring a total of 14 teams. The format for the expanded tournament has been revised, starting with a Super Series for the three lowest-ranked teams, followed by a 12-team round split into two groups of six.

The top-performing teams will advance to the Super 7 stage, culminating in the semifinals and the final on November 21, 2027. The ICC has yet to confirm the final group compositions and fixture details, which will be revealed upon the official schedule announcement. The potential for a Pakistan-India clash in the 2027 World Cup group stage has been noted previously, with their matches consistently attracting major global audiences.

The exact group allocation and fixture details will be determined once the official schedule is published.