India is set to kick off its 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup campaign against reigning champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7, as per the tournament schedule. This match marks the beginning of India’s journey in the group stage of the competition.
Following their opener, India will face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 10 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. This match is anticipated to be one of the most exciting encounters in the group phase, drawing significant attention from fans and analysts alike.
India is placed in Group A, which includes formidable opponents such as Australia and Pakistan, as well as Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and a qualifier team labeled Qualifier A. The 14-team tournament will be hosted across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, bringing together cricketing nations for a month-long showcase of talent and competition.
Continuing their group stage matches, India will play against Afghanistan on October 14 in Tshwane, followed by a match against Qualifier A on October 17 in Bloemfontein. The final group match for India will be against Zimbabwe on October 24 at Victoria Falls, rounding off their preliminary round fixtures.