ICC releases 2027 ODI World Cup schedule; India-Pakistan clash set for October 10

The ICC has officially released the full schedule for the 2027 ODI World Cup, confirming that the 14-team tournament will commence in early October across three Southern African nations. India will begin their campaign against Australia on October 7, followed by their marquee encounter against Pakistan in Johannesburg four days later.

The India-Pakistan match on October 10 represents one of the tournament's most anticipated fixtures, with the clash to be played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. This fixture typically draws massive television audiences across the subcontinent and international audiences.

The tournament's knockout phase will take shape in November, with the first semi-final scheduled for November 17 and the second semi-final for November 18. The final will be contested on November 21 at the same Johannesburg venue, bringing the tournament to a close after nearly six weeks of competition.

The venue selection reflects cricket's growing presence in Southern Africa, with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia collectively providing the infrastructure and facilities to host a major ICC tournament. The scheduling allows teams adequate time between matches and ensures the tournament concludes before the onset of southern hemisphere summer.