Urdu Report Desk
Pakistan and India will face each other in the 2027 Cricket World Cup on October 10, 2027, in Johannesburg, after the tournament groups and schedule were officially announced.
The 2027 World Cup will be held from October 2 to November 21 across South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Pakistan’s World Cup Schedule
Pakistan will begin its campaign against Afghanistan on October 8.
The national team will then face a qualifier on October 15 and Zimbabwe on October 19. Pakistan’s group-stage match against Australia is scheduled for October 22.
World Cup Groups
A total of 14 teams will participate in the 2027 World Cup, divided into Group A and Group B.
Group B includes Pakistan, India, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and one qualifier.
Group A consists of Bangladesh, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and one qualifier.
Tournament Format
The first stage will feature the teams finishing in the bottom three positions, while the top team from the first stage will advance to the second stage.
The second stage will consist of 12 teams divided into two groups. The third stage will be the Super Seven phase, featuring seven teams.
The top four teams from the Super Seven stage will qualify for the semi-finals.
Semi-Finals and Final
The semi-finals are scheduled for November 17 and 18.
The 2027 Cricket World Cup final will be played in Johannesburg on November 21.
