ODI World Cup 2027: India-Pakistan Clash Set in Group A
ODI World Cup 2027 groups are out, and India will face Pakistan in Group A. Here’s the full schedule, new format, venues, ticket ballot and final date explained.
What Is the ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule?
The ICC has released the full ODI World Cup 2027 schedule, and the tournament will be a big one. The 50-over event runs from 2 October to 21 November 2027. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are co-hosting.
The ODI World Cup 2027 will have 14 teams playing 57 matches across 12 venues in three countries. It opens in Windhoek, the Namibian capital, with the Super Series games. The final is on Sunday, 21 November, in Johannesburg.
It is a big change from the last edition. Cricket fans in India and across the world will notice that the ODI World Cup 2027 is built very differently from the 2023 tournament.
ODI World Cup 2027 Groups: India and Pakistan Together
The ODI World Cup 2027 groups have placed India and Pakistan in the same pool, so a big clash is guaranteed early on.
Group A: Afghanistan, Australia, India, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Qualifier A
Group B: Bangladesh, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Qualifier B
Ten teams have already qualified directly for the ODI World Cup 2027. The Qualifier A and Qualifier B spots will be decided through the qualification process, and the names will be confirmed later.
ODI World Cup 2027 Format: What Has Changed Since 2023?
The new format is the biggest talking point of the ODI World Cup 2027. In 2023, ten teams played a single league stage, and the top four went straight into the semi-finals. India hosted that edition, and Australia beat India in the final.
This time, the 14-team event has three stages before the semi-finals.
Stage 1: Super Series. The three lowest-ranked teams from the qualification process play each other on a round-robin basis. Only the top team moves into the main group stage. The other two are knocked out.
Stage 2: Group stage. Twelve teams are split into two groups of six. Each team plays the other five once, which makes 30 matches. The top three from each group go through. One more team also advances: the better of the two fourth-placed sides.
Stage 3: Super-7. The seven qualifiers play each other in a round-robin, a total of 21 matches. The top four reach the semi-finals. The first-placed team plays the fourth, and the second plays the third. The winners meet in the final.
The ODI World Cup 2027 therefore tests consistency far more than 2023 did. A team that wins the title will have to get through several different phases.
Feature 2023 2027
Teams 10 14
Total matches 48 57
League matches per team 9 5 in groups, plus Super-7 games
Route to semi-finals One league stage Super Series, groups, Super-7
India’s ODI World Cup 2027 Fixtures
Indian fans will want to mark these dates early:
7 October: India vs Australia, Cape Town
10 October: India vs Pakistan, Johannesburg
14 October: India vs Afghanistan, Tshwane
17 October: India vs Qualifier A, Bloemfontein
24 October: India vs Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls
The India vs Pakistan match on 10 October is the headline fixture. Because both teams are in Group A, they could also meet again in the Super-7 stage if both qualify. Super-7 fixtures are listed by group position (A1, B2 and so on) until the standings are known.
The semi-finals will be played on 17 November in Cape Town and 18 November in Tshwane.
ODI World Cup 2027 Venues and Ticket Ballot
The ODI World Cup 2027 returns to Africa 24 years after the 2003 edition. South Africa and Zimbabwe also hosted that tournament. Namibia is hosting a senior men’s ODI World Cup for the first time.
Of the 12 venues, eight are in South Africa, three are in Zimbabwe and one is in Windhoek. Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Paarl, Bloemfontein and Gqeberha are among the South African venues.
The ticket ballot has also opened. Fans can register from 1 October 2026. According to the ICC, the process is not first-come, first-served. All valid applications received during the ballot period will be considered equally, and applying does not guarantee tickets.
ODI World Cup 2027 Full Schedule
ODI World Cup 2027 FAQs
Q. When does the ODI World Cup 2027 start?
Ans. It starts on 2 October 2027 with the Super Series matches in Windhoek.
Q. When is the ODI World Cup 2027 final?
Ans. The final will be played on 21 November 2027 in Johannesburg.
Q. Which countries are hosting the ODI World Cup 2027?
Ans. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are the joint hosts.
Q. Which group is India in at the ODI World Cup 2027?
Ans. India is in Group A, along with Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
Q. How many teams and matches are there in the ODI World Cup 2027?
Ans. There are 14 teams and 57 matches across 12 venues.
Q. When is the India vs Pakistan match at the ODI World Cup 2027?
Ans. India and Pakistan will play on Sunday, 10 October 2027, at Johannesburg in South Africa. Both teams are in Group A, so this is a group-stage match. India’s group games are against Australia (7 October), Pakistan (10 October), Afghanistan (14 October), Qualifier A (17 October) and Zimbabwe (24 October). If both teams reach the Super-7 stage, they could meet a second time.
Conclusion
The ODI World Cup 2027 brings a new format, a new continent and a stacked Group A. With the India-Pakistan match set for Johannesburg on 10 October, interest is already high. The ticket ballot is open, and the exact line-up will be clearer once Qualifier A and Qualifier B are decided. For now, the ODI World Cup 2027 looks like one of the most demanding editions in the tournament’s history.
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