The 2027 ODI World Cup runs from October 2 to November 21, 2027, across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, featuring 14 teams and 57 matches.
The biggest fixtures include India vs Australia on October 7, India vs Pakistan on October 10, and the World Cup final in Johannesburg on November 21.
2027 ODI World Cup Schedule at a Glance
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will be the 14th edition of the ODI World Cup and will bring the tournament back to Africa for the first time since 2003.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 |
| Dates | October 2 – November 21, 2027 |
| Hosts | South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia |
| Teams | 14 |
| Total Matches | 57 |
| Main Group Stage | October 7 – October 24 |
| Super 7 | October 25 – November 14 |
| Semi-Finals | November 17 & 18 |
| Final | November 21 |
| Final Venue | Johannesburg |
| Opening Super Series | Windhoek, Namibia |
The competition has a completely different structure from the traditional single group format. It begins with a three-team Super Series, followed by two six-team groups and then a seven-team Super 7 phase before the semi-finals.
When Does the 2027 ODI World Cup Start?
The 2027 ODI World Cup officially begins on October 2, 2027, when the three-team Super Series starts in Windhoek, Namibia.
The main Group Stage begins on October 7, with a blockbuster repeat of the 2023 World Cup final as India face Australia in Cape Town.
The tournament will conclude with the final at Johannesburg on November 21, 2027, with November 22 reserved if the final requires a reserve day.
2027 ODI World Cup Teams and Groups
The main Group Stage contains 12 teams divided into two groups of six.
Group A
- India
- Australia
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
- Zimbabwe
- Qualifier A
Group B
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- England
- Bangladesh
- Qualifier B
Two additional teams will enter through the 2027 World Cup Qualifier. The winner of that qualifier goes directly into the Group Stage, while the other three qualifying teams enter the Super Series in Namibia.
Full 2027 ODI World Cup Schedule
Super Series Schedule
The Super Series features the second-, third- and fourth-placed teams from the World Cup Qualifier. Each team plays the other once, and the team finishing first advances to the main Group Stage.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 3 | Windhoek |
| Oct 4 | Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2 | Windhoek |
| Oct 6 | Qualifier 2 vs Qualifier 3 | Windhoek |
The identities of these teams will be confirmed after the World Cup Qualifier.
Group Stage Schedule
The Group Stage contains 30 matches, with each team playing every other team in its group once.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| Oct 8 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Oct 8 | England vs Bangladesh | Windhoek |
| Oct 9 | Zimbabwe vs Qualifier A | Bulawayo |
| Oct 9 | South Africa vs New Zealand | Cape Town |
| Oct 10 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| Oct 10 | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier B | Windhoek |
| Oct 11 | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Bulawayo |
| Oct 12 | Australia vs Qualifier A | Paarl |
| Oct 12 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | KuGompo City |
| Oct 13 | England vs Sri Lanka | Windhoek |
| Oct 13 | South Africa vs Qualifier B | Paarl |
| Oct 14 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Oct 15 | Pakistan vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| Oct 15 | Zimbabwe vs Australia | Harare |
| Oct 16 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| Oct 16 | South Africa vs England | Gqeberha |
| Oct 17 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| Oct 17 | New Zealand vs Qualifier B | Harare |
| Oct 18 | Australia vs Afghanistan | KuGompo City |
| Oct 19 | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | Harare |
| Oct 19 | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| Oct 20 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| Oct 20 | England vs Qualifier B | Harare |
| Oct 21 | Afghanistan vs Qualifier A | KuGompo City |
| Oct 22 | Australia vs Pakistan | Paarl |
| Oct 22 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| Oct 23 | England vs New Zealand | Gqeberha |
| Oct 23 | Bangladesh vs Qualifier B | Tshwane |
| Oct 24 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
The Match Everyone Will Be Watching: India vs Pakistan
One of the first fixtures fans will circle on the calendar is India vs Pakistan on October 10, 2027, at Johannesburg.
The two sides have been placed in Group A alongside Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A, meaning the rivalry will take place during the opening phase rather than being saved for a potential knockout meeting.
India and Pakistan are also pre-seeded into the Super 7 phase as A1 and A3, respectively, if they qualify for that stage.
Pakistan’s 2027 ODI World Cup Schedule
For Pakistan fans, the tournament begins with a potentially important Group A campaign.
| Date | Pakistan Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Oct 10 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| Oct 15 | Pakistan vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| Oct 19 | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | Harare |
| Oct 22 | Australia vs Pakistan | Paarl |
Pakistan therefore faces five Group Stage matches. If Pakistan qualifies for the Super 7, its pre-seeded position is A3, which creates a further six possible matches in that phase.
India’s 2027 ODI World Cup Schedule
India begins its campaign against Australia before facing Pakistan three days later.
| Date | India Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| Oct 10 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| Oct 14 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Oct 17 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| Oct 24 | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
India’s final Group Stage match is especially notable because it will be the first World Cup fixture at the new venue at Victoria Falls.
What Happens After the Group Stage?
This is where the 2027 ODI World Cup format becomes particularly interesting.
The top three teams from each group qualify for the Super 7 phase. The better-performing fourth-placed team from the two groups also advances.
That creates a seven-team Super 7 competition.
Unlike some previous tournament formats, Group Stage points are not carried into the Super 7. Every qualifying team starts that phase without its previous points and plays six matches.
The top four teams after the Super 7 qualify for the semi-finals.
2027 ODI World Cup Super 7 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | A2 vs B3 | Johannesburg |
| Oct 26 | B1 vs A3 | Gqeberha |
| Oct 27 | B2 vs AB4 | Tshwane |
| Oct 28 | A1 vs A2 | Victoria Falls |
| Oct 29 | B1 vs B3 | KuGompo City |
| Oct 30 | A3 vs AB4 | Victoria Falls |
| Oct 31 | B2 vs A1 | Johannesburg |
| Nov 1 | A2 vs B1 | Victoria Falls |
| Nov 2 | B3 vs AB4 | Cape Town |
| Nov 3 | B2 vs A3 | Durban |
| Nov 4 | A1 vs B1 | Paarl |
| Nov 5 | A2 vs AB4 | Durban |
| Nov 6 | B2 vs B3 | Bloemfontein |
| Nov 7 | A1 vs A3 | Cape Town |
| Nov 8 | B1 vs AB4 | Durban |
| Nov 9 | B2 vs A2 | Gqeberha |
| Nov 10 | A3 vs B3 | Bloemfontein |
| Nov 11 | A1 vs AB4 | Gqeberha |
| Nov 12 | B2 vs B1 | Cape Town |
| Nov 13 | A2 vs A3 | Bloemfontein |
| Nov 14 | A1 vs B3 | Durban |
What Do A1, A2, A3 and AB4 Mean?
The Super 7 fixtures use pre-seeded positions rather than permanently fixed teams.
The initial positions are:
| Position | Pre-seeded Team |
|---|---|
| A1 | India |
| A2 | Australia |
| A3 | Pakistan |
| AB4 | England |
| B1 | New Zealand |
| B2 | South Africa |
| B3 | Sri Lanka |
If a different team qualifies for the Super 7 and displaces one of these pre-seeded teams, it takes that team’s allocated position.
For example, if Bangladesh qualifies while Sri Lanka does not, Bangladesh would take the B3 position.
This system gives fans a clearer fixture pathway while still allowing teams from both groups to qualify on sporting merit.
2027 ODI World Cup Semi-Final Schedule
The Super 7 standings determine the four semi-finalists.
The team finishing first plays the team finishing fourth, while second place faces third.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17 | Semi-Final 1 | Cape Town |
| Nov 18 | Semi-Final 2 | Tshwane |
Both semi-finals have reserve days.
2027 ODI World Cup Final
The biggest match of the tournament is scheduled for:
November 21, 2027 Johannesburg
The final will be played at Johannesburg, with November 22 reserved if a reserve day is required.
That means the 2027 World Cup will officially run from the opening Super Series on October 2 through the scheduled final on November 21.
2027 ODI World Cup Venues
The tournament will be spread across 12 venues in three countries.
South Africa
- Johannesburg
- Tshwane
- Cape Town
- Durban
- Gqeberha
- Bloemfontein
- Paarl
- KuGompo City
Zimbabwe
- Harare
- Bulawayo
- Victoria Falls
Namibia
- Windhoek
This makes the 2027 tournament particularly distinctive because Namibia will host World Cup matches at the senior men’s tournament for the first time.
How Many Matches Are in the 2027 ODI World Cup?
The 2027 ODI World Cup will feature 57 matches involving 14 teams.
The tournament structure is:
- 3 Super Series matches
- 30 Group Stage matches
- 21 Super 7 matches
- 2 semi-finals
- 1 final
That adds up to 57 matches.
Why the 2027 World Cup Format Is Different
The biggest change is the introduction of the Super 7.
Instead of moving directly from two groups into semi-finals, the tournament creates another round-robin stage between the Group Stage and knockout matches.
This gives qualifying teams six additional matches and keeps the competition active well into November.
It also means a strong Group Stage does not automatically carry a points advantage into the Super 7. Teams must perform again when the second major phase begins.
2027 ODI World Cup Key Dates
If you only want the dates that matter most, save these:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2027 | Super Series begins |
| Oct 6 | Super Series ends |
| Oct 7 | Main Group Stage begins |
| Oct 10 | India vs Pakistan |
| Oct 24 | Group Stage ends |
| Oct 25 | Super 7 begins |
| Nov 14 | Super 7 ends |
| Nov 17 | Semi-Final 1 |
| Nov 18 | Semi-Final 2 |
| Nov 21 | 2027 ODI World Cup Final |
| Nov 22 | Final reserve day |
FAQs
When is the 2027 ODI World Cup?
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 runs from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
Where is the 2027 ODI World Cup?
The tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
How many teams will play in the 2027 ODI World Cup?
There will be 14 teams in the tournament.
How many matches will be played?
The 2027 World Cup will feature 57 matches across the three host countries.
When is India vs Pakistan in the 2027 World Cup?
India and Pakistan are scheduled to play on October 10, 2027, in Johannesburg.
When does Pakistan play Australia?
Pakistan is scheduled to face Australia on October 22, 2027, in Paarl.
When is the 2027 World Cup final?
The final is scheduled for November 21, 2027, in Johannesburg, with November 22 as the reserve day.
Where will the 2027 World Cup semi-finals be played?
The first semi-final is scheduled for Cape Town on November 17, while the second is scheduled for Tshwane on November 18.
What is the Super 7 in the 2027 World Cup?
The Super 7 is the third competitive phase of the tournament. The top three teams from each Group Stage group plus the better fourth-placed team advance. The seven teams then play a single round robin, with the top four reaching the semi-finals.
Final Thoughts
The 2027 ODI World Cup schedule is set to deliver 57 matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with the action beginning in Windhoek on October 2 and ending in Johannesburg on November 21.
For fans, the calendar immediately throws up major fixtures: India vs Australia on October 7, India vs Pakistan on October 10, Australia vs Pakistan on October 22, followed by the new Super 7 phase and November knockout battles.
With three competition stages before the semi-finals, the 2027 World Cup will not simply be about surviving the opening group. Teams will have to perform again in the Super 7 if they want to reach the final four and ultimately lift the World Cup trophy in Johannesburg.
Daniel Brooks is a sports writer at SportsOrbitX.com, specializing in football, basketball and global sports news. He focuses on delivering accurate reporting, match analysis and timely updates that keep fans informed.