New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The ICC has confirmed India's full group-stage path for the Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 after the Cape Town schedule launch on 1 October 2026. The tournament runs from 2 October to 21 November 2027 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. India sit in Group A with Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A, and open against defending champions Australia in a rematch of the 2023 final.

India vs Pakistan is set for 10 October 2027 in Johannesburg. It is India's second group game and one of the biggest fixtures of the Africa-hosted edition. If both sides also reach the Super 7 and hold their pre-seeded slots (India as A1, Pakistan as A3), a possible second meeting is lined up for 7 November in Cape To...