The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the much-anticipated schedule for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be co-hosted across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
In an exciting development for cricket fans worldwide, arch-rivals Pakistan and India have once again been drawn into the same group. The tournament features a 12-team format split evenly across two distinct groups:
- Group A: Pakistan, India, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and Qualifier A.
- Group B: England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Qualifier B.
According to the newly released fixture list, the Men in Green will kick off their World Cup campaign on October 8 against Afghanistan. The high-voltage blockbuster clash between Pakistan and India is scheduled for October 10.
Following the marquee fixtures, Pakistan will take on Qualifier A on October 15, face hosts Zimbabwe on October 19, and lock horns with powerhouse Australia on October 22.
