Australia at the Cricket World Cup 2027
schedule and where to watch
Australia play 5 group matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, starting against India in Cape Town on Thursday, 7 October. If they reach the Super 7 in their seeded position, they play 6 more matches from Monday, 25 October.
Australia group fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 7 October | India v Australia | Cape Town |
| Tuesday, 12 October | Australia v Qualifier A | Paarl |
| Friday, 15 October | Zimbabwe v Australia | Harare |
| Monday, 18 October | Australia v Afghanistan | KuGompo City |
| Friday, 22 October | Australia v Pakistan | Paarl |
Australia in the Super 7 (if they qualify as seeded)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 25 October | A2 (Australia) v B3 (Sri Lanka) | Johannesburg |
| Thursday, 28 October | A1 (India) v A2 (Australia) | Victoria Falls |
| Monday, 1 November | A2 (Australia) v B1 (New Zealand) | Victoria Falls |
| Friday, 5 November | A2 (Australia) v AB4 (England) | Durban |
| Tuesday, 9 November | B2 (South Africa) v A2 (Australia) | Gqeberha |
| Saturday, 13 November | A2 (Australia) v A3 (Pakistan) | Bloemfontein |
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 |
Australia at past World Cups
Before 2027, Australia had played 13 World Cups and 105 World Cup matches: 78 won, 25 lost, 1 tied, 1 no result. Their best result: champions six times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023), the most of any team. (Records to the end of the 2023 tournament.)
Source: Wikipedia, Cricket World Cup: teams’ performances ↗
Australia’s ODI record against these opponents
- In ODIs, India and Australia have met 155 times: India won 59, Australia 86, 10 no result (records to 3 October 2026).
- In ODIs, Australia and Zimbabwe have met 33 times: Australia won 29, Zimbabwe 3, 1 no result (records to 2 January 2026).
- In ODIs, Australia and Afghanistan have met 5 times: Australia won 4, Afghanistan 0, 1 no result (records to 2 January 2026).
- In ODIs, Pakistan and Australia have met 114 times: Pakistan won 38, Australia 72, 1 tied, 3 no result (records to 4 June 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 Australia’s first match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Thursday, 7 October 2027 against India in Cape Town.
Who do Australia play in the group stage?
India (Thursday, 7 October, Cape Town); Qualifier A (Tuesday, 12 October, Paarl); Zimbabwe (Friday, 15 October, Harare); Afghanistan (Monday, 18 October, KuGompo City); Pakistan (Friday, 22 October, Paarl).
Where would Australia play in the Super 7?
If they qualify in their seeded position: Sri Lanka (Monday, 25 October, Johannesburg); Australia (Thursday, 28 October, Victoria Falls); New Zealand (Monday, 1 November, Victoria Falls); England (Friday, 5 November, Durban); Australia (Tuesday, 9 November, Gqeberha); Pakistan (Saturday, 13 November, Bloemfontein).
Where can I watch Australia 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.