India World Cup 2027 Schedule: Complete Fixtures, Dates, Venues and Match Details
The India World Cup 2027 schedule has been officially announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC), giving cricket fans a clear look at India’s campaign in the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
India have been placed in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, arch-rivals Pakistan, Afghanistan, co-hosts Zimbabwe and one team that will qualify through the tournament’s qualification process.
India will begin their World Cup campaign against Australia on 7 October 2027 in Cape Town. Just three days later, India will face Pakistan on 10 October in Johannesburg in one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage. India will then play Afghanistan, a qualifier and Zimbabwe before the group stage concludes on 24 October.
The 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament will feature 14 teams, 57 matches and a new three-stage format before the semi-finals and final.
India World Cup 2027 Schedule – Quick Overview
Here is the confirmed Group Stage schedule for India:
| Date | Match | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 October 2027 | India vs Australia | Cape Town | Group Stage |
| 10 October 2027 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg | Group Stage |
| 14 October 2027 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane | Group Stage |
| 17 October 2027 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein | Group Stage |
| 24 October 2027 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls | Group Stage |
The ICC has confirmed all five of India’s Group Stage fixtures. The identity of Qualifier A will be determined through the qualification process.
India vs Australia – 7 October 2027
India vs Australia
Date: 7 October 2027
Venue: Cape Town, South Africa
Stage: Group Stage
India will open their 2027 World Cup campaign against Australia at Cape Town.
The fixture has additional significance because Australia defeated India in the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup final. The two teams will therefore meet again at the beginning of the 2027 tournament.
India’s opening match will also be the first match of the main Group Stage.
Australia are placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. The match will therefore immediately bring together two of the established teams in the group.
For Indian fans, the opening fixture provides an early opportunity to see how the team adapts to South African conditions.
India vs Pakistan – 10 October 2027
India vs Pakistan
Date: 10 October 2027
Venue: Johannesburg, South Africa
Stage: Group Stage
One of the biggest fixtures on India’s World Cup schedule will be the match against Pakistan.
India and Pakistan are both in Group A, with their match scheduled for 10 October 2027 at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium.
The match comes only three days after India’s opening game against Australia, making it an early highlight of India’s campaign.
The India-Pakistan fixture is traditionally one of the most followed matches in international cricket, and its inclusion in the 2027 World Cup Group Stage is expected to attract significant attention from fans around the world.
India vs Afghanistan – 14 October 2027
India vs Afghanistan
Date: 14 October 2027
Venue: Tshwane, South Africa
Stage: Group Stage
India’s third Group Stage match will be against Afghanistan on 14 October.
The match will take place at Tshwane, giving India another opportunity to adapt to South African playing conditions.
Afghanistan have established themselves as an increasingly competitive ODI side, making this an important fixture within India’s Group A campaign.
India will have played Australia and Pakistan before this match, so the Afghanistan game will form the middle part of their initial World Cup schedule.
India vs Qualifier A – 17 October 2027
India vs Qualifier A
Date: 17 October 2027
Venue: Bloemfontein, South Africa
Stage: Group Stage
India’s fourth Group Stage match is scheduled against Qualifier A on 17 October at Bloemfontein.
The identity of this opponent is not known yet because the qualification process will determine the final teams participating in the World Cup.
Four places in the 14-team tournament are to be decided through the qualification pathway. The highest-ranked qualifier advances directly to the Group Stage, while three other teams compete in the Super Series for the remaining Group Stage position.
As a result, India’s opponent in this fixture will only become clear once the qualification process is completed.
Zimbabwe vs India – 24 October 2027
Zimbabwe vs India
Date: 24 October 2027
Venue: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Stage: Group Stage
India will conclude their Group Stage campaign against Zimbabwe on 24 October 2027.
The match is scheduled to be played at the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Stadium in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
The ICC has identified this match as the first Cricket World Cup match at the new Victoria Falls venue.
This will be India’s fifth and final Group Stage fixture.
By this stage, the qualification picture for the Super 7 phase will also become clearer, with the top three teams from each group and the best fourth-placed team advancing to the next stage.
India World Cup 2027 Group
India are part of Group A.
Group A Teams
- India
- Australia
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
- Zimbabwe
- Qualifier A
Group B Teams
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- England
- Bangladesh
- Qualifier B
The ICC announced these groups as part of the official 2027 World Cup schedule.
India World Cup 2027 Full Schedule
For quick reference, India’s confirmed Group Stage fixtures are:
Match 1
India vs Australia
7 October 2027
Cape Town, South Africa
Match 2
India vs Pakistan
10 October 2027
Johannesburg, South Africa
Match 3
India vs Afghanistan
14 October 2027
Tshwane, South Africa
Match 4
India vs Qualifier A
17 October 2027
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Match 5
Zimbabwe vs India
24 October 2027
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
What Happens After the Group Stage?
The 2027 World Cup uses a new format compared with the previous 10-team edition.
The top three teams from each Group Stage group will progress to the Super 7 phase. The fourth-placed team with the better record between the two groups will also qualify.
This means seven teams will compete in the Super 7 phase. Each team will play six matches, producing 21 matches in total. The top four teams at the end of the Super 7 standings will advance to the semi-finals.
India’s Pre-Seeded Super 7 Position
The ICC has pre-seeded India as A1 for the Super 7 stage.
The pre-seeded positions are:
- A1 – India
- A2 – Australia
- A3 – Pakistan
- AB4 – England
- B1 – New Zealand
- B2 – South Africa
- B3 – Sri Lanka
The seeding is designed to provide fixture certainty for fans while preserving the competitive qualification process. If a non-seeded team qualifies for the Super 7 while a pre-seeded team does not, the qualifying team assumes the relevant position.
Therefore, India’s listed Super 7 fixtures should be treated as part of the scheduled pathway if India qualify for the Super 7 stage.
India’s Potential Super 7 Schedule
If India qualify for the Super 7 stage in their designated A1 position, the current ICC schedule lists these fixtures:
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 28 October 2027 | India vs Australia | Victoria Falls |
| 31 October 2027 | South Africa vs India | Johannesburg |
| 4 November 2027 | India vs New Zealand | Paarl |
| 7 November 2027 | India vs Pakistan | Cape Town |
| 11 November 2027 | India vs England | Gqeberha |
| 14 November 2027 | India vs Sri Lanka | Durban |
These are based on the ICC’s current pre-seeded Super 7 schedule. Actual participants in those designated positions depend on the Group Stage qualification results.
India vs Australia Again in the Super 7?
The current schedule has another India-Australia fixture on 28 October 2027 in Victoria Falls, assuming both teams qualify for the Super 7 in their designated positions.
This would potentially give fans another meeting between the two teams after their Group Stage match in Cape Town.
However, the Super 7 schedule uses pre-seeded positions, so the actual teams occupying each position depend on the qualification outcomes.
India vs Pakistan Again in the Super 7?
Another potentially significant fixture is scheduled for:
India vs Pakistan
7 November 2027
Cape Town
This fixture is part of the current Super 7 schedule based on India’s A1 and Pakistan’s A3 pre-seeded positions.
For this match to take place as India vs Pakistan, both teams would need to qualify for the Super 7 in their respective designated positions.
Therefore, fans could potentially see India and Pakistan meet twice during the 2027 World Cup.
India vs England in the Super 7
India are also scheduled to face England on 11 November 2027 in Gqeberha if both teams occupy their designated Super 7 positions.
England are pre-seeded as AB4, while India are designated A1.
The fixture would form part of the final phase of the Super 7 round-robin schedule.
India vs New Zealand
India’s current Super 7 schedule also includes a match against New Zealand on 4 November 2027 at Paarl.
New Zealand are pre-seeded as B1, while India are A1.
This would be one of India’s six Super 7 matches if both sides qualify and retain their designated positions.
India vs South Africa
India are scheduled to meet co-hosts South Africa on 31 October 2027 in Johannesburg in the Super 7 stage.
South Africa are designated B2 and India A1 in the current pre-seeded structure.
A match between the two sides would provide another opportunity for India to play in South Africa during the tournament.
India vs Sri Lanka
India’s final scheduled Super 7 fixture is currently listed as:
India vs Sri Lanka
14 November 2027
Durban
Sri Lanka are designated B3 in the Super 7 seeding structure.
This match would be India’s final scheduled Super 7 game before the semi-final stage.
India World Cup 2027 Semi-Final Possibility
The top four teams from the Super 7 standings will qualify for the semi-finals.
The semi-final structure is:
- 1st place vs 4th place
- 2nd place vs 3rd place
The first semi-final is scheduled for 17 November 2027 in Cape Town, while the second semi-final is scheduled for 18 November 2027 in Tshwane. Both semi-finals have reserve days.
India’s exact semi-final opponent and venue cannot be known until the Super 7 standings are finalized.
ICC World Cup 2027 Final
The 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final is scheduled for:
Date: 21 November 2027
Venue: Johannesburg, South Africa
Reserve Day: 22 November 2027
The two semi-final winners will meet in the final to determine the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup champion.
2027 World Cup Tournament Format
The 2027 World Cup will feature 14 teams and 57 matches across three host nations.
The competition will have three stages before the knockout matches.
Stage 1 – Super Series
Three teams will play a round-robin Super Series in Windhoek, Namibia.
The matches are scheduled for:
- 2 October 2027
- 4 October 2027
- 6 October 2027
The winner will qualify for the main Group Stage.
Stage 2 – Group Stage
Twelve teams will be divided into two groups of six.
Each team plays five matches.
The top three teams from each group advance, along with the better fourth-placed team.
Stage 3 – Super 7
Seven teams compete in a single round-robin stage.
Each team plays six matches.
The top four teams qualify for the semi-finals.
World Cup 2027 Host Countries
The tournament will be hosted by:
South Africa
South Africa will host the majority of matches across eight venues.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe will host matches in Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.
Namibia
Namibia will host the Super Series and selected Group Stage matches in Windhoek.
The ICC has confirmed 12 venues across the three countries.
Where Will India’s Matches Be Played?
India’s confirmed Group Stage venues are spread across South Africa and Zimbabwe:
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Tshwane
- Bloemfontein
- Victoria Falls
This means India’s campaign will involve travel between several cities and, in the final Group Stage match, a move into Zimbabwe.
The tournament’s geographical spread is one of the notable features of the 2027 World Cup.
India World Cup 2027 Schedule: Important Dates
| Date | India Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7 October 2027 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| 10 October 2027 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| 14 October 2027 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| 17 October 2027 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| 24 October 2027 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
| 28 October 2027* | India vs Australia | Victoria Falls |
| 31 October 2027* | South Africa vs India | Johannesburg |
| 4 November 2027* | India vs New Zealand | Paarl |
| 7 November 2027* | India vs Pakistan | Cape Town |
| 11 November 2027* | India vs England | Gqeberha |
| 14 November 2027* | India vs Sri Lanka | Durban |
*Super 7 fixtures are dependent on qualification and the relevant pre-seeded positions.
Frequently Asked Questions About India World Cup 2027 Schedule
When will India play their first match in the 2027 World Cup?
India will play their first Group Stage match against Australia on 7 October 2027 in Cape Town, South Africa.
When is India vs Pakistan in the 2027 World Cup?
India will play Pakistan on 10 October 2027 in Johannesburg during the Group Stage.
Which group is India in for the 2027 World Cup?
India are in Group A, alongside Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
How many Group Stage matches will India play?
India will play five Group Stage matches because Group A contains six teams and follows a round-robin format.
When will India play Afghanistan?
India will face Afghanistan on 14 October 2027 in Tshwane, South Africa.
When will India play Zimbabwe?
India will face Zimbabwe on 24 October 2027 at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Who is Qualifier A?
Qualifier A will be determined through the 2027 World Cup qualification pathway. The identity of the team will be confirmed after the qualification process.
When does India’s Super 7 campaign start?
If India qualify for the Super 7 stage in their designated A1 position, their first currently scheduled Super 7 match is against Australia on 28 October 2027 at Victoria Falls.
Can India and Pakistan play twice in the 2027 World Cup?
Yes. India and Pakistan are scheduled to meet in the Group Stage on 10 October. A second India-Pakistan match is currently listed for 7 November in the Super 7 stage if both teams qualify and occupy their designated positions.
When is the 2027 World Cup final?
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 final is scheduled for 21 November 2027 in Johannesburg, with 22 November reserved as the backup day.
Conclusion
The India World Cup 2027 schedule gives Indian cricket fans an exciting Group Stage campaign featuring matches against Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, a qualifier and Zimbabwe.
India’s tournament begins with a major contest against Australia on 7 October in Cape Town, followed by the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match on 10 October in Johannesburg.
The team will then face Afghanistan, Qualifier A and Zimbabwe before the Group Stage concludes on 24 October at Victoria Falls.
The new Super 7 format could provide India with additional high-profile matches against teams such as Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka. However, those fixtures depend on the qualification and pre-seeding structure.
The 2027 World Cup will be a landmark tournament for cricket in Africa, with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia hosting 57 matches across 12 venues. For Indian cricket supporters, the journey begins in Cape Town on 7 October 2027 and could potentially continue through the Super 7 stage and knockout rounds toward the final in Johannesburg.
For the latest match-by-match scores, fixtures and updates, fans can also follow the dedicated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 coverage on Sport News Info.
