Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup 2027
schedule and where to watch
Pakistan play 5 group matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, starting against Afghanistan in Tshwane on Friday, 8 October. If they reach the Super 7 in their seeded position, they play 6 more matches from Tuesday, 26 October.
Pakistan group fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 8 October | Pakistan v Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| Sunday, 10 October | India v Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| Friday, 15 October | Pakistan v Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| Tuesday, 19 October | Zimbabwe v Pakistan | Harare |
| Friday, 22 October | Australia v Pakistan | Paarl |
Pakistan in the Super 7 (if they qualify as seeded)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 26 October | B1 (New Zealand) v A3 (Pakistan) | Gqeberha |
| Saturday, 30 October | A3 (Pakistan) v AB4 (England) | Victoria Falls |
| Wednesday, 3 November | B2 (South Africa) v A3 (Pakistan) | Durban |
| Sunday, 7 November | A1 (India) v A3 (Pakistan) | Cape Town |
| Wednesday, 10 November | A3 (Pakistan) v B3 (Sri Lanka) | Bloemfontein |
| 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 |
Pakistan at past World Cups
Before 2027, Pakistan had played 13 World Cups and 88 World Cup matches: 49 won, 37 lost, 2 no result. Their best result: champions in 1992. (Records to the end of the 2023 tournament.)
Source: Wikipedia, Cricket World Cup: teams’ performances ↗
Pakistan’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 Pakistan have met 136 times: India won 58, Pakistan 73, 5 no result (records to 3 October 2026).
- In ODIs, Pakistan and Zimbabwe have met 65 times: Pakistan won 56, Zimbabwe 5, 2 tied, 2 no result (records to 4 June 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 Pakistan’s first match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Friday, 8 October 2027 against Afghanistan in Tshwane.
Who do Pakistan play in the group stage?
Afghanistan (Friday, 8 October, Tshwane); India (Sunday, 10 October, Johannesburg); Qualifier A (Friday, 15 October, Bloemfontein); Zimbabwe (Tuesday, 19 October, Harare); Australia (Friday, 22 October, Paarl).
Where would Pakistan play in the Super 7?
If they qualify in their seeded position: Pakistan (Tuesday, 26 October, Gqeberha); England (Saturday, 30 October, Victoria Falls); Pakistan (Wednesday, 3 November, Durban); Pakistan (Sunday, 7 November, Cape Town); Sri Lanka (Wednesday, 10 November, Bloemfontein); Pakistan (Saturday, 13 November, Bloemfontein).
Where can I watch Pakistan 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.