The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the fixture list for the ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2027. The action begins on 2nd October 2027 and concludes in the early hours of the morning, 21st November 2027. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the 14th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

Cricket fans can look forward to the mouthwatering India vs Australia and the always-anticipated India vs Pakistan fixtures. The new ICC ODI World Cup 2027 competition will see teams compete in the group stage and Super 7 phase before the semi-finals and final.

ICC ODI World Cup 2027: Important Dates

The ICC has announced that the tournament will kick off with a three team Super Series in Namibia on October 2, 2027. This will determine the final team to qualify for the group stage.

India will kick off their group-stage campaign against defending champions Australia on 7th October in Cape Town. Then, India and Pakistan clash on 10th October in Johannesburg, which will be one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament.

The semi-finals are scheduled for 17th and 18th November, while the final will take place in Johannesburg on 21st November.

India vs Australia on 7th October

India will kick off their ICC ODI World Cup 2027 campaign against Australia on 7th October in Cape Town. The match will see the finalists of the 2023 ODI World Cup go head-to-head, with Australia beating India to lift the Trophy.

The opening group-stage clash between these two cricketing powerhouses is sure to draw a massive following in the cricket world. Both teams have a rich history of fierce rivalries in international cricket, so the sight of them playing each other in the World Cup will be an interesting spectacle.

India will next face Pakistan on 10th October in Johannesburg before continuing their group-stage fixtures.

India vs Pakistan World Cup Match on 10th October

The clash between India and Pakistan is one of the key matches of the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 schedule. The two teams are set to face each other on 10th October in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The matches between India and Pakistan tend to draw a huge following from cricket fans all around the world. Their 2027 fixture will be part of the group stage, with the two teams playing to qualify for the next phase.

Cricket fans can follow the official ICC schedule for updates on match timing, venue and ticket availability.

Which Countries Will Host the 2027 ODI World Cup?

South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027. The matches will play out across 12 venues in the three countries.

Namibia will host the opening Super Series matches, while South Africa and Zimbabwe will stage group-stage fixtures and later matches in the competition.

Some of the venues scheduled for use are;

• Cape Town, South Africa
• Johannesburg, South Africa
• Tshwane, South Africa
• Durban, South Africa
• Paarl, South Africa
• Bloemfontein, South Africa
• Gqeberha, South Africa
• KuGompo City, South Africa
• Windhoek, Namibia
• Harare, Zimbabwe
• Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
• Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

The tournament will also feature matches at the new Mosi-oa-Tunya Stadium in Victoria Falls, adding to the international cricket calendar.

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Teams and Groups

The 2027 edition will feature 14 teams. South Africa and Zimbabwe have automatically qualified as hosts, while eight other teams have directly qualified based on the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings as of 30 September 2026.

The remaining four places will be filled by the teams finishing in the highest positions in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier. The winner of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier will directly qualify for the group stage, while the other three teams will enter the Super Series for a chance to advance to the group stage.

The announced group-stage line-up is as follows.

Group A

• India
• Australia
• Pakistan
• Afghanistan
• Zimbabwe
• Qualifier A

Group B

• New Zealand
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• England
• Bangladesh

Qualifier B

• The two groups of six teams each will see every team face the other teams in their group once during the group stage.

New Super 7 Format Explained

• The ICC ODI World Cup 2027 will see a format where teams compete in a Super 7 stage after the group stage.
• The top three teams from each group will qualify for the next stage, as well as the fourth-place team that finishes better of the two groups.
• During the Super 7 stage, the seven teams will compete for a place in the semi-finals. Teams will not carry over any points from the group stage, so they will not have any advantage.
• The top four teams from the end of the Super 7 stage will qualify for the semi-finals. The first-placed team will face the fourth-placed team, while the second- and third-placed teams will play each other in the other semi-final.
• This will be a chance for teams to compete again for a place in the knockout stage.

ODI World Cup 2027 Semi-Final and Final Dates

• The ICC has scheduled the semi-finals for 17th and 18th November, 2027. The first semi-final will be in Cape Town, while the second semi-final will take place in Tshwane.
• The final will take place in Johannesburg on 21st November, 2027. Reserve days have been given for the knockout matches in case they are needed.
• Now that the dates have been announced, cricket fans can plan their journeys as this will be a massive gathering of international teams and fans in southern Africa.

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Ticket Booking

The ICC has also opened their ticket ballot, allowing fans to register for an opportunity to buy tickets for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

Supporters should check the official ICC website for ticket registration details, available match categories, pricing and booking conditions. Ticket availability and final arrangements can vary depending on the match and venue.

Announcing the schedule is an important step towards the tournament, so the countdown has started for this major international cricket event.