India at the Cricket World Cup 2027
schedule and where to watch
India play 5 group matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, starting against Australia in Cape Town on Thursday, 7 October. If they reach the Super 7 in their seeded position, they play 6 more matches from Thursday, 28 October.
India group fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 7 October | India v Australia | Cape Town |
| Sunday, 10 October | India v Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| Thursday, 14 October | India v Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Sunday, 17 October | India v Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| Sunday, 24 October | Zimbabwe v India | Victoria Falls |
India in the Super 7 (if they qualify as seeded)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 28 October | A1 (India) v A2 (Australia) | Victoria Falls |
| Sunday, 31 October | B2 (South Africa) v A1 (India) | Johannesburg |
| Thursday, 4 November | A1 (India) v B1 (New Zealand) | Paarl |
| Sunday, 7 November | A1 (India) v A3 (Pakistan) | Cape Town |
| Thursday, 11 November | A1 (India) v AB4 (England) | Gqeberha |
| Sunday, 14 November | A1 (India) v B3 (Sri Lanka) | Durban |
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 |
India at past World Cups
Before 2027, India had played 13 World Cups and 95 World Cup matches: 63 won, 30 lost, 1 tied, 1 no result. Their best result: champions in 1983 and 2011. (Records to the end of the 2023 tournament.)
Source: Wikipedia, Cricket World Cup: teams’ performances ↗
India’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, India and Pakistan have met 136 times: India won 58, Pakistan 73, 5 no result (records to 3 October 2026).
- In ODIs, India and Afghanistan have met 7 times: India won 6, Afghanistan 0, 1 tied (records to 3 October 2026).
- In ODIs, India and Zimbabwe have met 66 times: India won 54, Zimbabwe 10, 2 tied (records to 3 October 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 India’s first match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Thursday, 7 October 2027 against Australia in Cape Town.
Who do India play in the group stage?
Australia (Thursday, 7 October, Cape Town); Pakistan (Sunday, 10 October, Johannesburg); Afghanistan (Thursday, 14 October, Tshwane); Qualifier A (Sunday, 17 October, Bloemfontein); Zimbabwe (Sunday, 24 October, Victoria Falls).
Where would India play in the Super 7?
If they qualify in their seeded position: Australia (Thursday, 28 October, Victoria Falls); India (Sunday, 31 October, Johannesburg); New Zealand (Thursday, 4 November, Paarl); Pakistan (Sunday, 7 November, Cape Town); England (Thursday, 11 November, Gqeberha); Sri Lanka (Sunday, 14 November, Durban).
Where can I watch India 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.