How many times can India & Pakistan meet in ICC Cricket World Cup 2027?
India and Pakistan will face each other in Johannesburg on October 10
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21. The tournament will feature 14 teams, with 12 sides competing in the main group stage after the qualification process.
India, who finished as runners-up in the 2023 edition, will be led by Shubman Gill. They have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifier.
The schedule for the 2027 ODI World Cup was announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Cape Town on October 1, 2026. India will begin their campaign against Australia on October 7, followed by a clash against Pakistan.
India & Pakistan can meet three times in ICC Cricket World Cup 2027
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India and Pakistan can face each other a maximum of three times in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Their first meeting is scheduled for October 10 in Johannesburg during the group stage.
The tournament will have a new format after the group stage, with seven teams advancing to the Super 7 phase. The top four teams from this stage will then qualify for the semi-finals. This format creates opportunities for India and Pakistan to meet more than once during the tournament.
The 12 teams in the main competition will be divided into two groups of six. The top three teams from each group will qualify for the Super 7 stage.
All seven teams will play against each other in a round-robin format, with each side getting six matches. No points will be carried forward from the group stage.
If both India and Pakistan qualify, they are scheduled to meet again on November 7 in Cape Town. This would be their second clash in the tournament.
A knockout clash could lead to a third meeting between India & Pakistan
India and Pakistan could face each other for a third time if both teams progress to the knockout stage. The top four teams from the Super 7 phase will qualify for the semi-finals. If the two rivals face each other in the semi-finals, it will be their third meeting.
They could also meet in the final if they progress through separate semi-finals. Johannesburg will host the final on November 21, 2027.
For now, the group-stage fixture is the only confirmed meeting between the two sides. Their Super 7 and knockout matches will depend on their performances in the tournament.
When will India play Pakistan in the 2027 World Cup?
India and Pakistan will play their group-stage match on October 10, 2027, in Johannesburg.
Where will the 2027 World Cup final take place?
Johannesburg will host the final on November 21, 2027.
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