Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup 2027
schedule and where to watch
Afghanistan play 5 group matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, starting against Pakistan in Tshwane on Friday, 8 October. They are not pre-seeded in the Super 7: if they qualify, they take the fixtures of the seeded team they replace.
Afghanistan group fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 8 October | Pakistan v Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Monday, 11 October | Zimbabwe v Afghanistan | Bulawayo |
| Thursday, 14 October | India v Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Monday, 18 October | Australia v Afghanistan | KuGompo City |
| Thursday, 21 October | Afghanistan v Qualifier A | KuGompo City |
Semi-finals and Final
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 17 November | Semi-Final 1 | Cape Town |
| Thursday, 18 November | Semi-Final 2 | Tshwane |
| Sunday, 21 November | Final | Johannesburg |
Afghanistan at past World Cups
Before 2027, Afghanistan had played 3 World Cups and 24 World Cup matches: 5 won, 19 lost. Their best finish: the group stage, in 2015, 2019 and 2023. (Records to the end of the 2023 tournament.)
Source: Wikipedia, Cricket World Cup: teams’ performances ↗
Afghanistan’s ODI record against these opponents
- In ODIs, Pakistan and Afghanistan have met 8 times: Pakistan won 7, Afghanistan 1 (records to 4 June 2026).
- In ODIs, India and Afghanistan have met 7 times: India won 6, Afghanistan 0, 1 tied (records to 3 October 2026).
- In ODIs, Australia and Afghanistan have met 5 times: Australia won 4, Afghanistan 0, 1 no result (records to 2 January 2026).
From each team’s Wikipedia record-by-opponent article, to the date shown; World Cups are ODI matches.
Where to watch
In the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports and NOW (the ICC’s Sky deal runs to 2031). Other countries have not been announced: see the full schedule and where-to-watch table.
Questions
When is Afghanistan’s first match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Friday, 8 October 2027 against Pakistan in Tshwane.
Who do Afghanistan play in the group stage?
Pakistan (Friday, 8 October, Tshwane); Zimbabwe (Monday, 11 October, Bulawayo); India (Thursday, 14 October, Tshwane); Australia (Monday, 18 October, KuGompo City); Qualifier A (Thursday, 21 October, KuGompo City).
Where can I watch Afghanistan at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Confirmed so far: United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports / NOW. Other countries are not announced yet.
Source: ICC, Fixture schedule announced for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 ↗ · checked 2026-10-01. Start times have not been published yet.