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India, Pakistan set for World Cup showdown in 2027 group stage
India and Pakistan will face off in the pool phase of the 2027 Cricket World Cup after being drawn together in the same group. The two neighbours are scheduled to meet at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on October 10, 2027.
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The fixture groupings for the 2027 Cricket World Cup were unveiled on Thursday, confirming that the South Asian rivals will compete in the same pool during the tournament to be held in South Africa.
India and Pakistan will clash at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on October 10, 2027, in what is expected to be one of the marquee matches of the group stage. The announcement was made during the official draw ceremony in Cape Town.
The 2027 World Cup will see teams divided into multiple groups during the opening phase, with the top performers advancing to the knockout rounds. The pairing of India and Pakistan in the same group ensures one of international cricket's most compelling rivalries will feature prominently in the tournament's early stages.
The draw sets the stage for intense competition as both teams prepare for what promises to be a significant encounter on South African soil. Full details of all group fixtures and the complete tournament schedule are now available to teams and cricket fans globally.