India’s 2027 World Cup Schedule: Rohit, Kohli Set for Australia and Pakistan Tests
India’s 2027 World Cup schedule includes matches against Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
India will begin their 2027 ODI World Cup campaign against Australia in Cape Town on October 7. The tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, marking the World Cup’s return to Africa after 23 years.
India, led by Shubman Gill, will play five group-stage matches. Their second game will be against Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on October 10.
India will then face Afghanistan on October 14 at SuperSport Park in Tshwane. The team will play Qualifier A on October 17 at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
India’s final group-stage match is against hosts Zimbabwe on October 24 at the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls.
India’s 2027 World Cup Schedule
India’s build-up to the World Cup will include several important ODI assignments. The team is scheduled to play five ODIs in New Zealand, followed by three home ODIs against Sri Lanka.
India will also have a series against Zimbabwe and the Asia Cup 2027 before the World Cup. These matches will give the team more opportunities to settle its squad and combinations ahead of the tournament.
The Indian team is expected to rely on the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the top order. Shubman Gill will lead the side, with the batting unit likely to play a key role in India’s campaign.
India also have several spin options, with Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel providing different bowling combinations. The management will also need to carefully manage the workload of its fast bowlers.
Jasprit Bumrah remains a key part of India’s plans, while Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy add both bowling and batting options. Managing their workload could be important during a long World Cup campaign.
The 2027 World Cup will feature a group-stage structure similar to the 2003 edition. India’s fixtures include major clashes against Australia and Pakistan, along with matches against Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifier.
