India and Pakistan will face each other in the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2027 on Sunday, October 10, in what is set to be one of the most anticipated Group Stage matches of the tournament. The International Cricket Council announced the schedule on October 1, confirming Johannesburg as the venue for the clash. India will enter the match after opening their campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7.
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027 Match Date: When is IND vs PAK match?
The India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027 match will be played on Sunday, October 10, 2027.
The fixture is part of the Group Stage, with both teams placed in Group A alongside Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. India’s campaign will begin three days earlier against Australia in Cape Town, while Pakistan will face Afghanistan on October 8 in Tshwane before the two sides meet in Johannesburg.
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IND vs PAK World Cup 2027 schedule and fixture
India and Pakistan are scheduled to meet during the initial Group Stage of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
India’s confirmed Group Stage fixtures are Australia on October 7 in Cape Town, Pakistan on October 10 in Johannesburg, Afghanistan on October 14 in Tshwane, Qualifier A on October 17 in Bloemfontein and Zimbabwe on October 24 in Victoria Falls.
The India-Pakistan match is therefore the second fixture in India’s Group Stage schedule.
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027 Venue: Where will the match be played?
The India vs Pakistan encounter will be held at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Johannesburg is one of the eight South African cities selected to host matches during the 2027 World Cup. The tournament will be played across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027 match timing in India
The ICC has confirmed the date and venue of the India-Pakistan match, but the match-specific start time in India has not yet been listed in the schedule announcement.
Fans should therefore wait for the official match timings to be released before planning around the fixture. The tournament itself will begin on October 2, 2027, with the three-team Super Series in Windhoek, while the Group Stage starts on October 7.
IND vs PAK World Cup 2027 Tickets: Price, booking and availability
The ICC ticket ballot for the 2027 World Cup opens on October 1, 2026. Fans from around the world can register for tickets for matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Entry to the ballot is free and is not based on who applies first. Registrations submitted between October 1 and November 21, 2026 will receive equal consideration. Fans can apply for multiple matches and request up to four tickets per match, while also selecting their preferred ticket category.
Where demand exceeds availability, a randomised ballot will determine which applicants receive an opportunity to purchase tickets. Being selected in the ballot does not itself guarantee that tickets will be purchased, as successful applicants will receive a limited window in which to complete their purchase.
Specific ticket prices for the India-Pakistan match have not been provided in the currently announced ballot details.
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027 live streaming and telecast
The ICC has not yet published the complete match-specific broadcast schedule for the India-Pakistan fixture. For India, JioStar is listed as the broadcaster for the 2027 World Cup schedule launch, with coverage on JioHotstar and the Star Sports channels.
The ICC’s wider media-rights arrangements also cover the 2027 tournament for India, although the exact television and digital details for individual World Cup matches should be confirmed closer to the event.
The India-Pakistan clash will be part of the 57-match tournament featuring 14 teams across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
