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Australia will face India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in the group stages of next year’s Men’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.

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The full draw was revealed by the ICC overnight for the ODI tournament that will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

As defending champions from 2023, Australia has been given the honour of playing the first match on 7 October in a repeat of the 2023 Final against India at Newlands in Cape Town.

The city will also host South Africa’s opener on 9 October against New Zealand while the India-Pakistan blockbuster will be played on October 10 in Johannesburg — the fourth consecutive tournament where the two fierce rivals have been in the same group.

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Featuring 12 nations, the 2027 tournament will be split into two groups of six with the top three teams from each group qualifying for the ‘Super 7’ phase, along with the best fourth-place finisher from the two groups.

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The top four teams after the Super 7 phase progress to the semi-finals.

The Final will be played on 21 November in Johannesburg, with a reserve day on 22 November if required.

Australia’s 2027 ODI World Cup fixtures

GROUP A

October 7: v India, Newlands, Cape Town, 6pm AEDT (10am local)

October 12: v Qualifier, Boland Park, Paarl, 6pm AEDT (10am local)

October 15: v Zimbabwe, Harare Sports Club, 8:30pm AEDT (12:30pm local)

October 18: v Afghanistan, Buffalo Park, KuGompo City, 6pm AEDT (10am local)

October 22: v Pakistan, Boland Park, Paarl, 6pm AEDT (10am local)

The #CWC27 groups are locked ⚡🔐

A cricketing extravaganza awaits! How to watch the schedule launch ➡️ https://t.co/Eod5GoN7zW pic.twitter.com/oVg7zVHLNF

— ICC (@ICC) October 1, 2026

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The ICC Men’s #CWC27 fixtures have been unveiled 🏆

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— ICC (@ICC) October 1, 2026