ODI World Cup 2027, IND vs PAK: The schedule of ICC ODI World Cup 2027 has been revealed. This time the World Cup is going to be organized in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The ODI World Cup is returning to African soil after 24 years. Where once again fans will get to see an exciting contest between India and Pakistan.
India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group in this tournament. The group stage match between the two teams will be played on October 10. This time the format of the ODI World Cup will also be different from before. Now the biggest question is, how many times can India and Pakistan come face to face in the 2027 World Cup?
How many times can IND vs PAK match happen?
Under the new format of the 2027 ODI World Cup, there can be a maximum of 3 matches between India and Pakistan. The first clash of both the teams is scheduled for October 10 in the group stage. After this, if both the teams progress from their respective groups and reach the Super-7 stage, then they can face each other here also. In Super-7, teams will play against each other on round-robin basis. In such a situation, there will be a possibility of another clash between India and Pakistan.
When can we come face to face for the third time?
The third clash between India and Pakistan will be possible only if both the teams perform brilliantly in the Super-7 stage and make it to the top four. After this, if both the teams reach the semi-finals and they face each other, then there can be a third clash. Even if both the teams reach the final by winning separate matches in the semi-finals, then there can be a third match between India and Pakistan in the final.
When will the World Cup semi-finals take place?
The semi-final matches of the 2027 World Cup will be played on 17 and 18 November. The first semi-final will be held on 17 November in Cape Town, while the second match will be played on 18 November at SuperSport Park in Tshwane. A reserve day has also been kept for both the semi-final matches, so that if the match is not completed due to rain or any other reason, it can be held on the next day.
When will the final be held?
The World Cup final will be played on 21 November at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. November 22 has been kept as reserve day for the final. The special thing is that the final of the 2003 ODI World Cup was also played on this ground in Johannesburg. In that tournament, the Indian team had reached the final of the 2003 World Cup.