Pakistan will begin their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027campaign against Afghanistan on October 8, 2027, in Tshwane, South Africa.
Pakistan have been placed in Group A alongside India, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with the tournament scheduled from October 2 to November 21, 2027.
Pakistan's group-stage campaign consists of five matches, including the highly anticipated clash against India in Johannesburg on October 10.
Pakistan World Cup 2027 Schedule
Match | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
1st Match | October 8, 2027 | Afghanistan | Tshwane |
2nd Match | October 10, 2027 | Johannesburg | |
3rd Match | October 15, 2027 | Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
4th Match | October 19, 2027 | Zimbabwe | Harare |
5th Match | October 22, 2027 | Australia | Paarl |
Pakistan vs Afghanistan to Open Campaign
Pakistan will start their World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on October 8 in Tshwane.
The match will be Pakistan's first opportunity to collect points in Group A before they face India two days later.
India vs Pakistan on October 10
The most anticipated fixture of Pakistan's group-stage campaign will come against India on October 10 in Johannesburg.
The two teams are among the Group A sides competing for places in the next stage of the tournament.
Pakistan will then face Qualifier A in Bloemfontein on October 15, followed by a match against Zimbabwe in Harare on October 19.
Their final group-stage fixture is against Australia in Paarl on October 22.
Pakistan World Cup 2027 Super 7 Stage
The 2027 World Cup features a new Super 7 stage following the group phase.
The top three teams from each group, along with the better-performing fourth-placed team, will advance to the next phase.
Pakistan's Super 7 fixtures will depend on their final position in Group A and their qualification for the next stage. The opponents and venues will therefore be determined after the group-stage standings are confirmed.
Pakistan World Cup 2027: Key Details
Tournament: ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027
Team: Pakistan
Group: Group A
First match: Pakistan vs Afghanistan
First match date: October 8, 2027
India vs Pakistan: October 10, 2027
India vs Pakistan venue: Johannesburg
Group-stage matches: 5
Final: November 21, 2027
Final venue: Johannesburg
Pakistan World Cup 2027 Schedule: Full List
Pakistan's Group A campaign begins against Afghanistan before the team takes on India, Qualifier A, Zimbabwe and Australia.
The group-stage schedule gives Pakistan five matches across South Africa and Zimbabwe, with the India fixture in Johannesburg and the final group match against Australia in Paarl.
The schedule is based on the ICC's official fixture announcement.
Final Word
Pakistan will enter the 2027 ODI World Cup with five group-stage matches to navigate before the tournament moves into the Super 7 phase.
Their campaign begins against Afghanistan on October 8, followed by the India clash in Johannesburg on October 10. Pakistan will then complete their group-stage schedule against Qualifier A, Zimbabwe and Australia.
The team's progress beyond the group stage will depend on its results and final position in Group A.
