ICC confirms India faces Australia and Pakistan in 2027 World Cup group
The International Cricket Council announced that India will play defending champions Australia and rivals Pakistan in their first two matches of the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Opening fixtures set for October
India will meet Australia on October 7 in Cape Town. The match against Pakistan is scheduled for October 10 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. These games mark the start of the round-robin phase after a preliminary Super Series.
Tournament format and host nations
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the event starting on October 4. Twelve teams will be split into two groups following an initial elimination round. The top three sides in each group plus the best fourth-placed team will advance to the Super Seven phase.
Historical rivalry context
India and Pakistan have not played ICC events since December 2012 due to political tensions. India has won all eight previous World Cup encounters between the two nations. The upcoming clash will take place at the tournament's biggest venue.
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