ICC releases full schedule for 2027 ODI World Cup, India opens against Australia

The International Cricket Council announced the detailed itinerary for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, confirming that the competition will begin on October 7 in Cape Town with India taking on defending champions Australia. The twelve teams have been allocated into two groups of six; Group A comprises India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A, while Group B contains New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and Qualifier B. The tournament will be hosted across twelve venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, including the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek for several group and Super Series matches.

Notable fixtures include the India-Pakistan showdown in Johannesburg on October 10 and the opening matches for co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe. ICC Chairman Jay Shah highlighted the schedule release and ticket ballot as key milestones, emphasizing affordable ticket options to attract fans worldwide.