Pakistan and India are likely to be placed in the same group at the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, according to media reports, potentially setting up another highly anticipated clash between the traditional rivals.
The reports suggest that commercial partners consider a Pakistan-India fixture an important part of the World Cup group stage because of the significant viewership and commercial interest surrounding their matches.
The ICC and Cricket South Africa are scheduled to unveil the official World Cup schedule in Cape Town on Thursday, October 1, as the tournament enters its one-year countdown.
The 2027 World Cup will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia and will feature 14 teams. The tournament will begin on October 2, 2027, and conclude with the final on November 21.
The ICC has introduced a new format for the expanded tournament. The competition will begin with a Super Series involving the three lowest-ranked teams, followed by a 12-team round divided into two groups of six. The top teams will then advance to the Super 7 stage before the semifinals and final.
Pakistan and India have frequently been drawn together in recent ICC tournaments, with their matches attracting major global audiences. The final group composition and fixture details will be confirmed when the official schedule is announced.
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