Pakistan vs India Date Announced as ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule Revealed

Pakistan and India will clash in Johannesburg on October 10 as part of the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule unveiled by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament, hosted jointly by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, will commence on October 2 and conclude on November 21, featuring 14 participating teams. The competition kicks off with the Super Series in Windhoek, starting from October 2, 4, and 6, where three teams will compete and advance to the main group stage.

Group A comprises Pakistan, India, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and the Qualifier A team. Meanwhile, Group B includes Bangladesh, England, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Africa, and the Qualifier B team. The group stage is scheduled to begin on October 7, with Australia facing India in Cape Town as a repeat of the previous World Cup final. Pakistan will kick off its campaign against Afghanistan in Tshwane on October 8, followed by a match against India in Johannesburg on October 10.

After the group stage, the top three teams from each group, along with the fourth-placed team from the two groups, will advance to the Super 7 stage. The Super 7 stage will run from October 25 to November 14, pitting all seven teams against each other without any carryover of group stage points. The top four teams from the Super 7 stage will secure their spots in the semifinals, slated for November 17 in Cape Town and November 18 in Tshwane.

The final match is set to take place on November 21 in Johannesburg. Reserve days have been allocated for the semifinals and the final to accommodate any necessary weather-related rescheduling.