The International Cricket Council on Thursday, October 1, officially announced the schedule for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, with the tournament set to begin on October 2, 2027.
The schedule was unveiled in Cape Town as part of the one-year countdown to the competition.
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The tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with matches scheduled across the three countries.
India will begin its campaign against Australia on October 7, setting up an early high-profile contest in the tournament.
India will then face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 10. The much-anticipated encounter will come just three days after India’s opening match against Australia.
The ICC also confirmed that the tournament final will be played on November 21, 2027. Alongside announcing the fixtures, the governing body has opened the ticket ballot, allowing fans to register for an opportunity to attend matches.
The 2027 edition will bring together teams for another major ODI competition, with India’s fixtures against Australia and Pakistan already standing out among the key dates announced in the schedule.
