India and Pakistan will renew one of cricket’s most anticipated rivalries at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, with the two teams scheduled to meet in the Group Stage in Johannesburg.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially confirmed that India will face Pakistan on Sunday, October 10, 2027, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The match will be part of Group A, which also includes Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027: Match Details
Details | Information |
|---|---|
Match | India vs Pakistan |
Tournament | |
Date | Sunday, October 10, 2027 |
Venue | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
Stage | Group Stage – Group A |
Format | ODI |
India Time | To be confirmed officially |
Local Time | To be confirmed officially |
Live Streaming in India | JioHotstar* |
TV Broadcast in India |
The ICC has confirmed the fixture date and venue. Match-specific start time and the final broadcast schedule are subject to confirmation closer to the tournament.
When Is India vs Pakistan in the 2027 World Cup?
India and Pakistan will play their Group A match on October 10, 2027, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
India's World Cup campaign is scheduled to begin with a blockbuster match against Australia in Cape Town on October 7. Pakistan will begin its Group A campaign against Afghanistan in Tshwane on October 8 before facing India two days later.
The India-Pakistan fixture will be one of the headline matches of the tournament's opening week.
Where Will India vs Pakistan Be Played?
The match will be played at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The venue is among the 12 grounds selected for the 2027 World Cup and will also host the tournament final on November 21, 2027.
Wanderers Stadium has previously hosted major India-Pakistan encounters and is one of South Africa's most prominent cricket venues.
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027 Time in India
The ICC's official schedule announcement has confirmed the October 10 date and Johannesburg venue, but it has not yet published a match-specific start time in its official fixture announcement.
Some current listings may show a proposed local start time and corresponding Indian Standard Time, but those timings should be treated as provisional until the final broadcast and match schedule is released.
Indian fans should therefore check the ICC and official broadcasters closer to the tournament for the confirmed start time.
Where to Watch India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027 Live in India?
For Indian viewers, JioHotstar and Star Sports are associated with the Indian broadcast coverage of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
The ICC has listed JioStar's Indian platforms, including JioHotstar and Star Sports channels, for its World Cup schedule launch coverage. The specific television and streaming arrangements for the India-Pakistan match will be confirmed closer to the tournament.
Live Streaming in India
Platform: JioHotstar*
TV Broadcast
Channels: Star Sports*
Subject to the final broadcast schedule.
India and Pakistan in World Cup 2027 Group A
India and Pakistan have both been placed in Group A for the 2027 World Cup.
The group consists of:
India
Australia
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Zimbabwe
Qualifier A
Group B consists of New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and Qualifier B.
India's World Cup 2027 Group Matches
India's confirmed Group Stage fixtures include:
Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
October 7, 2027 | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
October 10, 2027 | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
October 14, 2027 | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
October 17, 2027 | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
October 24, 2027 | India vs Zimbabwe | Victoria Falls |
The ICC has officially released the schedule for India's Group A campaign.
Pakistan's World Cup 2027 Group Matches
Pakistan will begin its Group A campaign against Afghanistan on October 8, 2027, in Tshwane.
The team's second scheduled Group A match will be against India on October 10 in Johannesburg.
Pakistan will then continue its group campaign against Qualifier A and Zimbabwe later in the tournament.
What Happens After the Group Stage?
The 2027 World Cup features a new competition structure.
The 12 teams in the main Group Stage will be divided into two groups of six. The top three teams from each group, along with the better-performing fourth-placed team across the two groups, will advance to the Super 7 stage.
The teams will then compete for four semi-final places.
The top four teams in the Super 7 standings will qualify for the semi-finals. The semi-final winners will meet in the World Cup final in Johannesburg on November 21.
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027 Tickets
The ICC opened the World Cup 2027 ticket ballot on October 1, 2026.
Fans from around the world can register for matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Entry to the ballot is free and is not based on who registers first.
The ballot is scheduled to remain open until 23:59 SAST on November 21, 2026. Fans can apply for multiple matches and request up to four tickets per match.
The ICC has announced ticket prices ranging from approximately US$9.62 to US$31.31, although prices vary by match, category and currency.
ICC World Cup 2027 Tournament Dates
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will take place from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the tournament.
The competition will feature 14 teams, 57 matches and 12 venues. It will mark the return of the men's Cricket World Cup to Africa, with matches being staged across the three host nations.
The main Group Stage begins on October 7, while the semi-finals are scheduled for November 17 and 18. The final will be played in Johannesburg on November 21.
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027: Key Details
The India-Pakistan clash is officially scheduled for October 10, 2027, at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
India will enter the tournament after facing Australia in Cape Town, while Pakistan will begin its campaign against Afghanistan. Both teams are part of Group A alongside Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
With the official schedule now confirmed, attention will gradually shift toward squad selections, player availability and preparations for the 2027 World Cup.
For Indian and Pakistani cricket fans, the Johannesburg fixture will be one of the most closely followed matches of the tournament.
FAQs
When is India vs Pakistan in the 2027 World Cup?
India will face Pakistan on Sunday, October 10, 2027, in the Group Stage of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Where will India vs Pakistan be played?
The match is scheduled to be played at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
What time is India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027?
The ICC has confirmed the date and venue, but the official match-specific start time has not yet been published in the ICC's schedule announcement. Fans should check the final ICC and broadcaster listings closer to the match.
Where can Indian fans watch India vs Pakistan?
JioHotstar and Star Sports are associated with India's ICC broadcast coverage. The final match-specific television and streaming details will be confirmed closer to the tournament.
Which group are India and Pakistan in?
India and Pakistan are both in Group A, alongside Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
When does the 2027 World Cup start?
The overall ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 programme begins on October 2, 2027, with the Super Series in Namibia. The main Group Stage begins on October 7.
