ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule Announcement LIVE: The schedule for the 2027 World Cup has been announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The initial groups have been revealed. The tournament will begin with a clash between 2023 World Cup finalists India and Australia on October 7, 2027. Along with them in Group A, there are Pakistan, Afghanistan, co-hosts Zimbabwe and a qualifer team. In Group B, there are co-hosts South Africa, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and another qualifier team. The seven best teams across the two groups will qualify for the Super seven, from which the four best will enter the semi-finals. The final will take place in Johannesburg on November 21, 2027.