Quick answer
India vs Pakistan at the 2027 World Cup is on Sunday 10 October 2027 at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, in Group A. Start time is not confirmed yet. If both teams reach the Super 7, they are scheduled to meet again on Sunday 7 November in Cape Town.
Every World Cup schedule is built around this game, and 2027 is no different. The ICC placed it on a Sunday at the biggest cricket ground in Africa. But there is a twist most previews have missed: under the new pre-seeded Super 7, India (A1) and Pakistan (A3) already have a second fixture pencilled in.
Match details
| Match | India v Pakistan, Group A |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 10 October 2027 |
| Venue | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg (about 34,000 capacity) |
| Possible second meeting | Super 7: A1 v A3, Sunday 7 November 2027, Newlands, Cape Town |
| Start time | Not announced yet (see below) |
What time will India vs Pakistan start?
The ICC has not confirmed start times. Johannesburg is on SAST (UTC+2), which is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India and 3 hours behind Pakistan. A Sunday day-night game starting at 13:30 local time would begin at 5:00 PM IST / 4:30 PM PKT. A 10:00 start would be 1:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM PKT. We will update this the moment the ICC confirms.
Why the Wanderers suits a big game
- It is the largest venue at the tournament, at about 34,000 seats.
- Johannesburg sits about 1,750 metres above sea level. The ball flies further in thin air, so big totals are common in ODIs here.
- The pitch usually has pace and bounce. That suits Pakistan’s fast bowlers, but also India’s batters, who like the ball coming on to the bat.
- It hosts the final on 21 November as well, so both teams get a look at the final venue early.
How the two teams arrive
India play Australia in Cape Town three days earlier (7 Oct) and are led by Shubman Gill, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still in the ODI side. They are also the reigning T20 World Cup champions after winning the 2026 title at home. Our early read on their squad is in India’s 2027 World Cup squad.
Pakistan play Afghanistan in Tshwane on 8 Oct, then travel to Johannesburg (about an hour by road) for India. Shaheen Shah Afridi captains the ODI side under head coach Mike Hesson, and the team has been rebuilding through 2026. More in our Pakistan World Cup 2027 guide.
India vs Pakistan in ODI World Cups: the record
India have won every 50-over World Cup meeting so far, eight out of eight, from 1992 in Sydney to the 2023 game in Ahmedabad. Pakistan have beaten India at other ICC events, including the 2017 Champions Trophy final and the 2021 T20 World Cup, but never in an ODI World Cup. That pressure follows Pakistan into every one of these games.
Our take
Neutral conditions in Johannesburg are the closest thing to a fair fight this rivalry has had at an ODI World Cup in years. Bounce brings fast bowling into play, which is Pakistan’s traditional strength. If Pakistan’s quicks take early wickets, this is the best chance they have had to end the streak. If India’s top three get through the first 10 overs, history says India.
Can India and Pakistan meet a third time?
Yes. After the group game and a possible Super 7 game, they could also meet in a semi-final (17 or 18 Nov) or the final (21 Nov). That would need both to finish in the Super 7’s top four. See how the stages work in our format guide.
Tickets
This match will be the most requested in the ballot. Entry is free until 23:59 SAST on 21 November 2026. Step-by-step help is in our tickets guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is India vs Pakistan in World Cup 2027?
Sunday 10 October 2027 at the Wanderers, Johannesburg.
Can India and Pakistan play twice in the 2027 World Cup?
Yes. If both qualify for the Super 7, they are scheduled to meet on 7 November in Cape Town. They could also meet in a knockout.
Has Pakistan ever beaten India in an ODI World Cup?
No. India lead 8–0 in men’s ODI World Cup matches.
Which channel will show India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027?
The ICC has not yet confirmed broadcasters for the 2027 World Cup in India and Pakistan. We will add them here as soon as it does.
Sources we used
- ICC: Fixture schedule announced for Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027
- ICC media release: schedule revealed and ballot opens
- Wikipedia: 2027 Cricket World Cup
About this guide. Written by the T20 Cricinfo desk. Every date, venue and number on this page is checked against the ICC’s own announcements first, then major cricket media. Head-to-head records are from official match results. The time conversions are ours. When the ICC changes anything, we update this page and the date below.
Last updated: 5 November 2026.
